Effects of Slaughter Knife Sharpness on Blood Biochemical and Electroencephalogram Changes in Cattle

Effects of Slaughter Knife Sharpness on Blood Biochemical and Electroencephalogram Changes in Cattle

The sharpness of the knife used for slaughter is of the utmost importance from an animal welfare perspective. The quantification of knife sharpness is almost impossible in abattoirs. The sharpness of the knife blade used to slaughter an animal, as well as its effects on animals’ pain and stress leve...

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Main Authors: Jurhamid Columbres Imlan, Ubedullah Kaka, Yong-Meng Goh, Zulkifli Idrus, Elmutaz Atta Awad, Ahmed Abubakar Abubakar, Tanbir Ahmad, Hassan N. Quaza Nizamuddin, Awis Qurni Sazili
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
knife sharpness
slaughter
electroencephalographic response
blood biochemical
catecholamines
animal welfare
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/4/579

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