dc.contributor.author
Nicolaisen, Svea
dc.contributor.author
Langkabel, Nina
dc.contributor.author
Thoene-Reineke, Christa
dc.contributor.author
Wiegard, Mechthild
dc.date.accessioned
2023-06-30T13:20:06Z
dc.date.available
2023-06-30T13:20:06Z
dc.identifier.uri
https://refubium.fu-berlin.de/handle/fub188/39934
dc.identifier.uri
http://dx.doi.org/10.17169/refubium-39656
dc.description.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.
dc.format.extent
15 Seiten
dc.rights.uri
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.subject
animal welfare
en
dc.subject
animal transport
en
dc.subject.ddc
600 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften::630 Landwirtschaft::630 Landwirtschaft und verwandte Bereiche
dc.subject.ddc
600 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften::630 Landwirtschaft::636 Viehwirtschaft
dc.title
Animal Welfare during Transport and Slaughter of Cattle: A Systematic Review of Studies in the European Legal Framework
dc.type
Wissenschaftlicher Artikel
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.articlenumber
1974
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.doi
10.3390/ani13121974
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.journaltitle
Animals
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.number
12
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.originalpublishername
MDPI
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.volume
13
dcterms.bibliographicCitation.url
https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13121974
refubium.affiliation
Veterinärmedizin
refubium.affiliation.other
Institut für Tierschutz, Tierverhalten und Versuchstierkunde
refubium.affiliation.other
Institut für Lebensmittelsicherheit und -hygiene
refubium.note.author
Die Publikation wurde aus Open Access Publikationsgeldern der Freien Universität Berlin gefördert.
de
refubium.resourceType.isindependentpub
no
dcterms.accessRights.openaire
open access
dcterms.isPartOf.eissn
2076-2615