transport – MASO-INTERNATIONAL

The effect of transport stress on parameters determined in rabbit meat

Authors: Jana Jozefová, Eva Voslářová and Vladimír Večerek
Keywords: carcass yield, pH in meat, rabbits, transport

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 relationship between mortality in dairy cows transported for slaughter and season of the year

Authors: Veronika Šímová, Vladimír Večerek, Eva Voslářová and Iveta Bedáňová
Keywords: ambient temperature, dairy cows, mortality, transport

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…]