Work

Relationship between trauma observed during unloading and carcass bruise prevalence in finished cattle at commercial slaughter facilities

Year: 2016

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Bruising in cattle is an indicator of poor welfare, as well as a significant cause of economic loss due to decreased carcass value. Vehicle design, transport conditions, and loading/unloading procedures are considered potential sources of carcass bruising; however, none of these have been explored extensively. The objective of the current study was to determine whether a relationship exists between trauma incurred during unloading and prevalence of carcass bruising in finished beef cattle at commercial slaughter facilities.

Source: American Association of Bovine Practitioners Conference Proceedings

DOI: 10.21423/aabppro20163485

Authors: T. L. Lee, S. J. Bartle, M. Apley, G. H. Loneragan, C. Vahl, C. D. Reinhardt, M. Siemens, D. U. Thomson

Institutions: Kansas State University, Texas Tech University

Language: English

Topic: Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3137971567

FWCI:

Cites:

Cited by:

Related to: 10