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  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Welfare Science
  • Agricultural Engineering

Background:

  • Slaughterhouse environments present unique challenges for animal welfare monitoring compared to farm settings.
  • High throughput, unfamiliar animals and staff, and novel environments can induce stress.
  • Sub-optimal handling practices, including rough coercion and loud noises, are prevalent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the distinct challenges in monitoring animal welfare at slaughterhouses.
  • To identify environmental and handling factors negatively impacting animal welfare in slaughter plants.
  • To assess the effectiveness of simple environmental modifications on animal movement.

Main Methods:

  • A survey of 10 Italian slaughter plants was conducted.
  • Animal welfare factors including flooring, noise, and air drafts were observed.
  • The impact of environmental conditions on animal behavior and movement was assessed.

Main Results:

  • Slick floors were identified in 50% of surveyed plants, leading to slips and falls.
  • Auditory disturbances (high-pitched noise, hissing air) affected 90% of plants, causing balking.
  • Air drafts impeding movement were a problem in 90% of observed slaughterhouses.
  • Simple modifications to lighting and elimination of drafts/hissing can improve animal movement.

Conclusions:

  • Slaughterhouse environments often contain stressors that negatively affect animal welfare.
  • Specific environmental factors like slick floors, noise, and air drafts require attention.
  • Implementing simple facility modifications can significantly enhance animal welfare and handling efficiency.