ReviewAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2023
Animal Welfare during Transport and Slaughter of Cattle: A Systematic Review of Studies in the European Legal Framework.
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- The Potential of Laser-Light Backscattering for Assessment of Physicochemical and Oxidative Stress-Related Traits in Arouquesa Beef.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Comparing Farm Animal Transport Welfare Legislation in Brazil and Germany/EU.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Review
- Mortality of Beef Cattle During Long-Distance Transport by Ship or Truck.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Development of a welfare assessment protocol for dromedary camels during road transport.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- HACCP-compatible ear acupuncture using biodegradable starch-based needles mitigates transport-induced physiological and oxidative stress in calves.Veterinary world · 2026Article
- Assessment of Microbiological Contamination and Prevalence of Pathogenic Strains in Cattle Carcasses from Romanian Slaughterhouses.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Animal welfare at German abattoirs: insights into the occurrence of violations against laws and regulations from official veterinarians and judicial decisions.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
- Assessment of ante mortem welfare indicators and the pathophysiology of captive-bolt trauma in equids at slaughter.Animal welfare (South Mimms, England) · 2024Article
- Opportunities to Improve Animal Welfare during Transport and Slaughter of Cattle and Pigs through Staff Training-Results of a Delphi Survey.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Article
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Abstract
Literature related to European transport and slaughter processes were included in this systematic review. The publication period is limited to the past twelve years since the European Animal Welfare Transport Regulation was enacted in 2009. Three different databases were used. The final screening resulted in the inclusion of 19 articles in this review. When handling cattle during transport and slaughter, personnel have an important impact and may inflict stress on the animals. Other factors, such as the group composition and health status prior to transport, can have a strong negative effect on animal welfare. At the abattoir, constructional conditions and the resulting environmental influences can have a negative impact on welfare as well. These include increased noise levels due to the lack of noise dampening and changing light conditions. Stress in cattle can be assessed, e.g., by measuring stress hormones or heart rate. Effective stunning is an important welfare-relevant step in the slaughtering process. Some signs of unconsciousness, such as immediate body collapse or absence of the corneal reflex, can be easily assessed. Expertise and continuous training of all personnel involved are important measures in stress reduction.
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