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transportation and Slaughter of
Beef and Dairy Cattle
Kurl D. Vogel
University of Wisconsin
CONteNtS
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................126
Overview of the Size and Scope of North American Beef Slaughter .......................................126
Modes of Transportation ................................................................................................................126
Prevalence of Transport Methods ..............................................................................................126
Pre-transport Handling ...................................................................................................................127
Control of Transport Container Environment ................................................................................127
Animal Welfare Monitoring during Transport ...............................................................................127
Relevant Laws ...........................................................................................................................127
Transportation Challenges .............................................................................................................128
Post-transportation Handling .........................................................................................................128
Lairage ...........................................................................................................................................128
Preslaughter Handling ....................................................................................................................129
Handling Principles ...................................................................................................................129
Effects of Handling on Meat Quality ........................................................................................129
Restraint Methods ..........................................................................................................................130
Center-track Restrainers ............................................................................................................130
Stun Boxes ................................................................................................................................130
Stunning ......................................................................................................................................... 131
Mechanical Stunning Devices ................................................................................................... 131
Animal Welfare Monitoring at Slaughter Establishments ............................................................. 131
Relevant Laws ........................................................................................................................... 131
Assessment Standards ............................................................................................................... 132
NAMI Standards ................................................................................................................... 132
Assessment Methods .................................................................................................................134
In-person ...............................................................................................................................134
Video ....................................................................................................................................134
Preslaughter Handling and Stunning Challenges ........................................................................... 135
Animal Condition ...................................................................................................................... 135
Identification of Nonambulatory Animals in Lairage ............................................................... 135
Layout and Ergonomics of Stunning Platform ..............................................................................136
References ......................................................................................................................................136
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