The multivariate approach identifies relationships between pre-slaughter factors, body lesions, ham defects and carcass traits in pigs.

ABSTRACT: Abattoir meat inspection has been proposed for the collection of welfare outcomes. The identification of suitable animal-based measures (ABM) is still a critical point that needs to be implemented to avoid collinearity among measures. The present study aims to benchmark the presence of ABM such as skin and tail lesions and ham defects in carcasses from 79 batches of Italian Heavy pigs and to identify possible relationships between the assessed ABM and pre-slaughter factors such as the season and the overnight lairage. Furthermore, the study also considers the effect of pre-slaughter conditions and ABM on carcass traits parameters (cold carcass weight and lean meat percentage). Skin and tail lesions were recorded at the slaughter line. The presence of abscesses, muscle tears and veining def

SUBMITTER: Vitali M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8136735 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature