A total of 1 554 945 head of cattle were transported for slaughter in the Czech Republic from 2009 to 2014, of which 1 935 (0.124%) died from causes connected with transport. Mortality rates in cattle differed statistically highly significantly (P < 0.01) according to the individual categories of cattle. The greatest mortality rate associated ... [Read more…]
The quality of the rabbit meat transported to the slaughterhouse is influenced by a number of factors, such as transport duration, ambient temperature, noise, type of handling and the lairage holding period at the slaughterhouse. The individual factors are discussed in more detail and their impact on carcass yield, pH changes in the meat and … [Read more…]
The level of animal mortality connected with transport for slaughter is reflective of the standard of welfare provided to the transported animals. Increased mortality during transport may, therefore, be a sign of violation of the obligations imposed on breeders and hauliers by the valid legislation regulating the commercial transport of animals. The aim of this … [Read more…]
The quality of game meat is significantly influenced by the way in which the animal is treated after killing. The recommended way of treating mallard ducks is complete evisceration of the organs of the body cavity. The hygiene quality of meat may be assessed on the basis of changes in biogenic amine concentrations, an increase … [Read more…]
Biogenic amines are found in a large number of foodstuffs. Ingestion of a large quantity of biogenic amines in food may produce negative toxic symptoms in humans. Biogenic amine concentrations in meat are associated with the proliferation of contaminating microorganisms. An increasing concentration of biogenic amines serves as an indicator of the deteriorating hygiene quality … [Read more…]