scholarly journals Main Factors Affecting Animal Welfare and Meat Quality in Lambs for Slaughter in Chile

Animals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Gallo ◽  
Juan Tarumán ◽  
Cristian Larrondo
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Animal Origin ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Long Distance Transport ◽  
The People ◽  
Sheep Production ◽  
Quality Of Products

Consumers have become increasingly demanding about the quality of products of animal origin, particularly regarding animal welfare during production, transport, and slaughter. The aim of the present study was to review the factors affecting the welfare of lambs for slaughter in Chile and show the implications on meat quality. Rounding up and driving the lambs from the fields in large extensive production systems and long distance transport through difficult geographical routes affect the blood variable indicators of stress and reduces muscle glycogen reserves, increasing the risk of high pH of meat. In small farmer sheep production conditions there is a lack of appropriate installations for loading/unloading and deficiencies in vehicle structure specific for lambs; this together with the work of untrained handlers results in a high percentage of mortality and bruised carcasses, compared to European studies. These problems are common for other South American countries and should be addressed firstly by educating and training all the people involved in the lamb meat chain regarding animal welfare. In Chile there is legislation, ongoing since 2013, regarding the protection of animals during production, transport, and slaughter, including compulsory training of animal handlers and livestock transporters, which should improve animal welfare and meat quality.

scholarly journals Pre-Slaughter Handling Implications on Rabbit Carcass and Meat Quality – A Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 875-885
Author(s):  
Joanna Składanowska-Baryza ◽  
Marek Stanisz
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Stocking Density ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Animal Products ◽  
Production Chain ◽  
Long Distance Transport ◽  
Rabbit Meat

AbstractProcedures that result in poor welfare of animals are unacceptable to many people. Consumers have become demanding about the quality of meat, but are also concerned about animal welfare during the production, transport, and slaughter stages. There is a well-known, clear relationship between animal welfare and the quality of animal products. Improper handling of farmed animals contributes to low meat quality. This rule refers to all animals raised for meat, including rabbits. Fasting, loading for transport, long distance transport in difficult environmental conditions, improper stocking density, lying down during transport, lairage, and stunning methods may negatively affect the quality of rabbit meat. A general conclusion from reviewed scientific articles is that many pre-slaughter factors influence the physiological and productive measurements of rabbits, through the effect on their welfare. Because of the complexity of the rabbit meat production chain, the possibility of excluding all the defined stressors is limited.

scholarly journals Comparison of a Plantain-Chicory Mixture with a Grass Permanent Sward on the Live Weight Gain and Meat Quality of Lambs

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 2275
Author(s):  
Romina Rodríguez ◽  
Oscar Balocchi ◽  
Daniel Alomar ◽  
Rodrigo Morales
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Temperate Grasslands ◽  
Live Weight Gain ◽  
Final Weight ◽  
Sheep Production

Under the predicted conditions of climate change, the productivity of temperate grasslands may be affected by drought stress, especially in spring and summer. In this scenario, water-deficit-tolerant species such as plantain and chicory are interesting alternatives for use in sheep production systems. In this study, we compared a mixture of plantain and chicory herbage (PCH) with a grass-based permanent sward (GBS) on the weight gain and meat quality of lambs finished on these grasslands. Fifteen weaned lambs (31.3 kg and 4 months of age) were assigned to each treatment for seven weeks in late spring and live weight gain (LWG), carcass and meat quality were evaluated. There was a tendency (p = 0.09) in final weight (40.3 ± 0.8 kg) and live weight gain (173 ± 10 g/d) to be higher in PCH compared to GBS. Carcass weight, dressing percentage and meat quality in terms of pH, color and tenderness did not differ (p > 0.05) and were considered to be of good quality. We concluded that both swards result in comparable lamb performance and good meat quality.

Small ruminant production systems and factors affecting lamb meat quality

Meat Science ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. S29-S64 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. San˜udo ◽  
A. Sanchez ◽  
M. Alfonso
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Small Ruminant ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Lamb Meat

scholarly journals Long-distance transport of hair lambs: effect of location in pot-belly trailers on thermo-physiology, welfare and meat quality

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. C. Miranda-de la Lama ◽  
M. Rodríguez-Palomares ◽  
R. G. Cruz-Monterrosa ◽  
A. A. Rayas-Amor ◽  
R. S. B. Pinheiro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Meat Quality ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Long Distance Transport ◽  
Distance Transport

scholarly journals Health and welfare in organic livestock production systems—a systematic mapping of current knowledge

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Presto Åkerfeldt ◽  
Stefan Gunnarsson ◽  
Gun Bernes ◽  
Isabel Blanco-Penedo
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Parasite Load ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Organic Dairy ◽  
Sheep Production ◽  
Species Specific

AbstractThis review aimed to systematically map and summarize the status of animal health and welfare in organic production. The prevalence of diseases and behavioural effects in organic dairy cow, beef cattle, sheep, pig, laying hen and broiler chicken were discussed in the context of the organic values and current knowledge on animal health and welfare. In total 166 peer-reviewed scientific publications between 2008 and 2020 were included. No strong evidence for neither inferior nor distinctly higher animal welfare in organic compared with conventional production could be supported. The welfare status of organic livestock is in general good in relation to the OIE definition of animal health and welfare. However, organic systems are still facing several challenges related to animal health and the arising of goal conflicts due to management and practical implications. Greater possibilities to perform species-specific behaviours in organic production systems, however, indicate that the organic standards offer a good framework for high animal welfare management. For organic dairy farmers, the main health problems are similar to those of non-organic farms; especially mastitis and lameness need improvement. Parasites, together with mastitis and lamb mortality, are important welfare issues in organic sheep production. Piglet mortality, leg problems, parasite load and increasing respiratory problems are of major relevance in organic pig production. For organic laying hens, major health challenges relate to feather pecking and cannibalism, parasites and possibilities to express species-specific behaviours. For organic broilers, dermatitis of footpads, hocks and breast are reported as main health issues.

scholarly journals Developing an Animal Welfare Assessment Protocol for Livestock Transported by Sea

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 705 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Dunston-Clarke ◽  
Renee S. Willis ◽  
Patricia A. Fleming ◽  
Anne L. Barnes ◽  
David W. Miller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Welfare Assessment ◽  
Assessment Protocol ◽  
Long Distance Transport ◽  
Regulatory Standards ◽  
Export Supply ◽  
Standards And Guidelines ◽  
Animal Welfare Assessment ◽  
On Farm

Australian livestock industries face increased scrutiny from animal welfare groups and society, and the long-distance transport of livestock by sea has recently gained particular attention. Other than non-compliance with broad regulatory standards and voyage mortality rates, there is minimal information to ascertain the welfare of exported livestock. There is currently no standardised, validated animal welfare assessment protocol for livestock on-farm prior to live export or when undergoing transport. This study describes a novel assessment protocol suitable for use on live feeder and slaughter animals exported by sea from Australia. Health and welfare indicators for use in the livestock export supply chain were identified by reviewing three internationally recognised animal welfare assessment protocols for livestock; Welfare Quality®, AWIN and AssureWel, as well as consulting with industry compliance standards and guidelines. This paper proposes a welfare protocol designed to assess sheep and beef cattle exported by sea from Australia, and incorporates environmental-, resource-, management- and animal-based measures. In collaboration with industry, this welfare protocol can be tested on commercial livestock consignments, and be used for ongoing management, for increased transparency and to provide feedback to operators for continuous improvement.

scholarly journals PENGENDALIAN KUALITAS AIR PADA PERUSAHAAN DAERAH AIR MINUM TIRTA MEULABOH UNTUK MENINGKATKAN LAYANAN KEPADA MASYARAKAT

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fitriadi Fitriadi
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Quality Control ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Quality Standards ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Water Quality Control ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The People ◽  
Quality Of Products

Water is a basic need that is very important for humans and other living creatures. Drinking water is water whose quality meets health requirements and can drink, it was clean water is water used for daily necessities whose quality meets the requirements of health and can be taken if it has been cooked. The quality of products is one of the most important factors affecting the company's progress, as well as for the water company. In this regard discuss about water quality control if it meets quality standards or not. Quality Control of water in accordance with the standardization and quality standards are allowed very closely related to the level of customer satisfaction. Control of the quality of a product can be done by measuring the different variables that influence it. One way to measure and determine the quality of a product is by using the Taguchi method is done with the design parameters is one of the design phase of a product or process. So hopefully by doing this study water quality PDAM Tirta Meulaboh can be controlled and can be controlled which can certainly improve water services to the people of Aceh Barat.Kata Kunci : Water, Quality Control, Customer Satisfaction, Taguchi. 

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