Intrinsic and environmental factors in the pre-slaughter behavior of beef cattle

Vaz, Ricardo Zambarda; Dutra, Maryelen Medianeira Martins; Bethancourt-Garcia, Javier Alexander; Pascoal, Leonir Luiz; Vaz, Fabiano Nunes; Sartori, Dayana Bernardi Sarzi; Reis, Nathália Pasi; Restle, João

doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2023.05.003

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“…Behavior was evaluated subjectively and was determined according to the reaction and movement of the animals. Two classes of behavior were assigned to the batches: (a) calm, quiet, and still animals, with little or no resistance to being approached, and (b) excitable: constant and energetic movements, with attempted escape, very agitated and frightened and, in some cases, with uncontrolled movements [25]. By this means, the proportion of animals with calm or excitable behavior was established.…”

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Study of the Feasibility of Proposed Measures to Assess Animal Welfare for Zebu Beef Farms within Pasture-Based Systems under Tropical Conditions

Romero,

Barrero-Melendro,

Sanchez

2023

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Pasture-based production systems are predominant in major beef-producing countries; however, these systems lack validated protocols to assess animal welfare under commercial conditions. The objective of this study was to test the feasibility of the proposed measures and methodology for the evaluation of animal welfare in fattening cattle under pasture conditions. The initial methodology was developed with the participation of producers, professionals, the general public, and the Colombian health authority, through workshops with a participatory approach and collaborative knowledge management. The study was carried out in 24 pasture-based commercial Zebu cattle farms in the middle Magdalena region of Colombia. Visits were made with an average duration of 2.5 h, which included the evaluation of 788 fattening cattle. The methodology evaluated animal-based, resource-based, and management-based indicators through a questionnaire-guided interview to evaluate cattle handling and health, animal-based measurements, and documentation management. A protocol validation process was carried out by selecting indicators that remained unchanged, adjusting those that were feasible to implement, and removing inadequate indicators. The application of the methodology demonstrated that there are feasible measures to include in the evaluation protocols of pasture-based fattening systems. Likewise, the active participation of producers is crucial to achieving a greater commitment to the implementation of this methodology for the assessment of animal welfare in cattle under pasture conditions.

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“…uncontrolled movements [25]. By this means, the proportion of animals with calm or excitable behavior was established.…”

Section: Field Application Of the Methodologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Study of the Feasibility of Proposed Measures to Assess Animal Welfare for Zebu Beef Farms within Pasture-Based Systems under Tropical Conditions

Romero,

Barrero-Melendro,

Sanchez

2023

Animals

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Intrinsic and environmental factors in the pre-slaughter behavior of beef cattle

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Study of the Feasibility of Proposed Measures to Assess Animal Welfare for Zebu Beef Farms within Pasture-Based Systems under Tropical Conditions

Study of the Feasibility of Proposed Measures to Assess Animal Welfare for Zebu Beef Farms within Pasture-Based Systems under Tropical Conditions

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