Effect of electrical and controlled atmosphere stunning methods on broiler chicken behavior at slaughter, blood stress indicators and meat traits

Effect of electrical and controlled atmosphere stunning methods on broiler chicken behavior at slaughter, blood stress indicators and meat traits

Brazil is the world’s largest exporter and third largest producer of chicken meat. To maintain competitiveness, the productive sector must always be alert to consumer demands, and concern about animal welfare is a growing tendency. Aspects involving animal welfare are especially critical in the sla...

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Main Authors: Marcos Franke Pinto, Diego Augusto Bitencourt, Elisa Helena Giglio Ponsano, Manoel Garcia Neto, Iderlipes Luiz Carvalho Bossolani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2016-12-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science
Subjects:
Animal welfare
CO2
Stunning
Stress
Human slaughter
Meat quality
Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/bjvras/article/view/84551

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