Behavioural and physiological reactions of cattle in a commercial abattoir: Relationships with organisational aspects of the abattoir and animal characteristics

摘要: Behavioural, physiological and metabolic reactions of cattle to handling slaughter procedures were evaluated in a commercial abattoir, from arrival until slaughter. Different genders or breeds not subjected the same due abattoir equipment organisational aspects abattoir. Reactions similar varied according animal characteristics could have consequences for subsequent procedures. Factors that appeared cause problems vocalisation excessive pressure during restraint, distractions corridor such as noise, darkness, seeing people activity. Post-mortem muscle metabolism depended on Following stunning halal slaughter, some animals showed head rising movements despite abolition corneal reflex, suggesting is always indicative consciousness. Overall, this study presents concrete data how different types may react with direct interest itself but also scientific purposes.