Carcass Lesion Severity and Pre-Slaughter Conditions in Heavy Pigs: A Prospective Study at a Commercial Abattoir in Northern Italy

Carcass Lesion Severity and Pre-Slaughter Conditions in Heavy Pigs: A Prospective Study at a Commercial Abattoir in Northern Italy

Pre-slaughter conditions and their effects on carcass quality have been largely addressed for pigs of 90–100 kg live weight, while few studies consider the effects of pre-slaughter conditions on the quality of the carcasses obtained from heavy pigs intended for Protected Designation of Origin (PDO)...

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Main Authors: Martina Zappaterra, Barbara Padalino, Laura Menchetti, Agnese Arduini, Vincenzo Pace, Leonardo Nanni Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
carcass damage
skin bruises
carcass quality
pig welfare
carcass scoring
animal handling
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/3/1078

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