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…]
Crocodiles reared on farms in the Czech Republic, with the exception of crocodiles kept in zoological gardens and crocodiles kept for other special-interest non-commercial purposes, can be used for commercial and gastronomic purposes. This is consistent with the current trend of globalisation and demand for exotic foods. Their processing must, however, be resolved in legislative … [Read more…]
The development of the number of slaughtered heads of selected species of animals for slaughter has shown a steady decline in the case of cattle (including calves) and pigs since 1989. In contrast, the years 1989 to 1991 showed a very sharp drop in the case of sheep, and the latest years of the reference period demonstrate a … [Read more…]
Religious slaughter has always been a controversial and emotive subject from the viewpoint both of assuring animal welfare and of people’s cultural/religious rights. In practice, there is considerable variability in the approach taken to ritual slaughter, and no unambiguous and uniform approaches to its performance have been determined. This paper summaries the current legal situation … [Read more…]
Swabs taken from slaughtered pigs, raw porcine meat, liver, and ready-to-eat meat products from the retail market were analysed for the presence of Salmonella spp. Of 163 swabs from slaughtered pigs 8 were positive, of 122 samples of raw pork and minced meat none were positive, and of 72 liver samples 5 were positive for … [Read more…]