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Bolton SE, Vandresen B and Von Keyserlingk MA 2024 Waste not, want not: Value chain stakeholder attitudes to surplus dairy calf management in Australia. Animal Welfare 33: e10. https://doi.org/10.1017/awf.2024.4

Bonner SL, Loxton ID, Lisle A, Lawrence RJ, Lees AM and Gaughan JB 2024 The influence of loading, road transport, unloading and time in lairage on body temperature in finished feedlot steers. Animal Production Science 64. https://doi.org/10.1071/AN23378

Bukhari SSUH, Parkes RSV, Sneddon LU and McElligott AG 2024 The behavior and welfare of neglected species: some examples from fish and mammals. PeerJ 12: e17149. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.17149

Cislaghi TP, Brancher ME, Wegner D and Fernandes EB 2023 Live animal transportation and sustainable supply chain: a systematic literature review. Revista de Administração da UFSM 16: e1. https://doi.org/10.5902/1983465973406

Čobanović N, Čalović S, Suvajdžić B, Grković N, Stanković SD, Radaković M, Spariosu K and Karabasil N 2024 Consequences of Transport Conditions on the Welfare of Slaughter Pigs with Different Health Status and RYR-1 Genotype. Animals 14: 191. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14020191

Colitti K, Mitchell M and Langford F 2024 Sheep fatigue during transport: Lost in translation? Animal Welfare 33: e13. https://doi.org/10.1017/awf.2024.13

Grunwald PJ, Ruder MG, Osborn DA, Muller LI, Goode KO and D’Angelo GJ 2024 Immobilisation efficacy of conducted electrical weapons on captive white-tailed deer. Wildlife Research 51. https://doi.org/10.1071/WR23058

Hvas M, Kolarevic J, Noble C, Oppedal F and Stien LH 2024 Fasting and its implications for fish welfare in Atlantic salmon aquaculture. Reviews in Aquaculture: raq.12898. https://doi.org/10.1111/raq.12898

Kobek-Kjeldager C, Jensen LD, Foldager L, Kaiser M, Thodberg K and Herskin MS 2024 Validation of behavioural sampling techniques for 20-25 kg pigs during transport. Livestock Science 280: 105411. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2024.105411

Mogre JWS, Adzitey F, Teye GA and Birteeb PT 2024 Cattle transporters’ attitudes, indigenous knowledge, and current practices towards animal welfare, occupational well-being, and operational challenges: A survey of five regions in Ghana. Heliyon 10: e27317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27317

Phillips CJC 2024 Farm Animal Welfare—From the Farmers’ Perspective. Animals 14: 671. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14050671

Robichaud MV, Morin M-P, Fecteau G and Buczinski S 2024 Calves transportation conditions upon arrival at major livestock auction markets in Québec, Canada. JDS Communications: S2666910224000498. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2023-0514

Salem SE, Refaai W, Abd El Raouf M, Hamed MA, Ezzeldein SA, Eisa EF, Mesalam A, Maddox TW and Monir A 2024 An abattoir study of the prevalence of foot lesions and claw measurements in water buffalo in Egypt. BMC Veterinary Research 20: 29. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-024-03877-4

Schneidewind SJ, Langforth S and Meemken D 2024 Animal welfare at German abattoirs: insights into the occurrence of violations against laws and regulations from official veterinarians and judicial decisions. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 11: 1354039. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2024.1354039

Sinel M and Weis T 2024 Ventilation shutdown and the breath-taking violence of infectious disease emergency management in industrial livestock production. Environment and Planning E: Nature and Space: 25148486241229012. https://doi.org/10.1177/25148486241229012

Sullivan PA, Davis MK, Nair MN, Hess AM, Mooney DF and Edwards-Callaway LN 2024 Preslaughter factors affecting mobility, blood parameters, bruising, and muscle pH of finished beef cattle in the United States. Translational Animal Science 8: txae035. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txae035

Ogawa NN, Silva GL, Barbon, Ana Paula Ayub da Costa, Flaiban,Karina Keller Marques da Costa, Silva,Caio Abercio da, Rocha, Luiene Moura, and Bridi, Ana Maria 2024 Animal Welfare Assessment and Meat Quality through Assessment of Stress Biomarkers in Fattening Pigs with and without Visible Damage during Slaughter. Animals 14

Rucinque DS, Velarde A, Xercavins A, Varvaró-Porter A, Gibson TJ, Michel V and Contreras-Jodar A 2024 Alternatives to Carbon Dioxide in Two Phases for the Improvement of Broiler Chickens’ Welfare during Stunning. Animals 14: 486. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14030486

Seixas M, Moura D, Grispoldi L, Cenci-Goga B, Saraiva S, Silva F, Pires I, Saraiva C and García-Díez J 2024 Evaluation of Claw Lesions in Beef Cattle Slaughtered in Northern Portugal: A Preliminary Study. Animals 14: 514. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14030514

Ursinus WW, Laméris LH, Camerlink I and Herskin MS 2024 Editorial: Securing animal welfare in times of crisis and animals’ end of life outside conventional slaughter. Frontiers in Animal Science 5: 1330143. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2024.1330143

Vaz RZ, Dutra MMM, Pacheco RF, Pascoal LL, Bethancourt-Garcia JA, Vaz FN, Jappe SA, De Sá HAOM and Restle J 2024 Factors intrinsic to handling and transport in pre-slaughter behavioural changes in beef cattle. Veterinary Research Communications. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-024-10329-9

Wilhelmsson S, Hemsworth, PH, Andersson, J, Yngvesson, L, and Hemsworth, JH (n.d.) Training of transport drivers improves their handling of pigs during loading for transport to slaughter. Animal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2024.101115

Wu X, Zhou Y, Lu Z, Zhang Y and Zhang T 2024 Effect of pre-slaughter fasting time on carcass yield, blood parameters and meat quality in broilers. Animal Bioscience 37: 315–322. https://doi.org/10.5713/ab.23.0262

Bekuma A and Tadesse T 2024 Assessment of the impact of pre-slaughter handling and transportation on animal welfare and beef quality in Dendi and Welmara districts, Ethiopia. Cogent Food & Agriculture 10: 2303822. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2024.2303822

Cavali JB, Baldi SCV, Rocha, Ana Sabrina Coutinho Marques, da Silva, Erica Eloy, Nunes, Carla Taveira, Soares, Emerson Carlos, Schons, Sandro de Vargas, Zanella, Renato, Pontuschka, Rute Bianchini, and Filho, Jeronimo Viera Dantas 2023 Pre-Slaughter Stunning Methods Influence the Meat Quality of Arapaima gigas Fillets. Animals 13 https://doi.org/10.3390/

Davis MK, Sullivan PA, Hess AM, Nair MN, Mooney DF and Edwards-Callaway LN 2024 Benchmarking current preslaughter management factors, welfare indicators, and meat quality outcomes at commercial fed cattle processing facilities in the United States. Translational Animal Science 8: txad150. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txad150

Forseth M, Moe RO, Kittelsen K and Toftaker I 2024 Mortality risk on farm and during transport: a comparison of 2 broiler hybrids with different growth rates. Poultry Science 103: 103395. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2023.103395

Haddy E, Proops L, Burden F, Raw Z, Kaminski J and Brown J 2024 “We forgot about the donkeys!” An institutional analysis of the shift in animal welfare from direct implementation towards advocacy-based programming. Animal Welfare 33: e9. https://doi.org/10.1017/awf.2024.11

Hana HNS, El-Lateif RSAA, El-Galil MAEAAA, Mousa MAA and Ali FAZ 2024 Skin histopathological responses of Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia) to transportation in water with and without salt. BMC Veterinary Research 20: 55. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-024-03899-y

Kittelsen KE, Vasdal G, Thøfner I and Tahamtani F 2024 A walk through the broiler breeder life: how do footpad dermatitis and gait scores develop from rearing to slaughter? Avian Pathology: 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/03079457.2024.2304005

Kobek-Kjeldager C, Jensen LD, Foldager L, Gould LM, Thodberg K, Schrøder-Petersen DL and Herskin MS 2024 Behaviour of cull sows during transport to slaughter – Effects of journey duration, a stationary period and temperature. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 271: 106174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2024.106174

Lipovšek M, Kirbiš A, Tomažič I, Dovč A and Križman M 2024 Farm Animal Welfare during Transport and at the Slaughterhouse: Perceptions of Slaughterhouse Employees, Livestock Drivers, and Veterinarians. Animals 14: 443. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14030443

Mendoza AV, Weimer S and Williams Z 2024 Can steam be usable as a “plus” for ventilation shutdown? Journal of Applied Poultry Research 33: 100381. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japr.2023.100381

Miranda-de La Lama GC 2024 Electro-thermal injuries in ruminants caused by electrical equipment during pre-slaughter operations: Forensic case reports from an animal welfare science perspective. Forensic Science International 356: 111936. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2024.111936

Mood A and Brooke P 2024 Estimating global numbers of fishes caught from the wild annually from 2000 to 2019. Animal Welfare 33: e6. https://doi.org/10.1017/awf.2024.7

Ripplinger EN, Crespo R, Pullin AN, Carnaccini S, Nelson NC, Trindade PHE, Reichelt S and Pairis-Garcia M 2024 Efficacy of a novel cervical dislocation tool for humane euthanasia of broilers and broiler breeders. Poultry Science 103: 103449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.103449

Witt J, Krieter J, Büttner K, Wilder T, Hasler M, Bussemas R, Witten S and Czycholl I 2024 Relationship between animal-based on-farm indicators and meat inspection data in pigs. Porcine Health Management 10: 8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-024-00359-9

Dawson S, Dawson C, Kennedy MS, Kreplins TL, Linnell JDC and Fleming PA 2024 Knowledge and values drive acceptability of lethal control of kangaroos among the Australian public. Biological Conservation 289: 110416. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2023.110416

Duval E, Lecorps B and Von Keyserlingk MAG 2024 Are regulations addressing farm animal welfare issues during live transportation fit for purpose? A multi-country jurisdictional check. Royal Society Open Science 11: 231072. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.231072

Eichler F, Duckwitz V, Isbrandt R, Nicolaisen S, Langkabel N, Wiegard M, Meemken D, Thöne-Reineke C and Doherr MG 2023 Opportunities to Improve Animal Welfare during Transport and Slaughter of Cattle and Pigs through Staff Training—Results of a Delphi Survey. Animals 13: 3859. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13243859

Lee J, Kang D and Shim K 2023 Effect of lairage time prior to slaughter on stress in pigs: a path analysis. Porcine Health Management 9: 55. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-023-00350-w

Rørvang MV, Blad M, Lindahl C and Wallenbeck A 2024 An added aroma changes the behaviour of domestic pigs in a novel situation aimed for stunning. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 270: 106145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2023.106145

Saraiva JL, Faccenda F, Cabrera-Álvarez MJ, Povinelli M, Hubbard PC, Cerqueira M, Farinha AP, Secci G, Tignani MV, Pulido Rodriguez LF and Parisi G 2024 Welfare of rainbow trout at slaughter: Integrating behavioural, physiological, proteomic and quality indicators and testing a novel fast-chill stunning method. Aquaculture 581: 740443. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2023.740443

Sobral VS, Silveira RMF, Guesine GD, Arno A, Lobos CMV and Silva IJOD 2023 Transport distance influenced the proportion of skin lesions in finishing pigs and negatively affected animal welfare. Journal of Animal Behaviour and Biometeorology 12: 2024001. https://doi.org/10.31893/jabb.2024001

Thodberg K, Foldager L, Schrøder-Petersen D, Kobek-Kjeldager C, Gould LM and Herskin MS 2024 Clinical condition of cull sows before and after transport to slaughter – Effects of journey duration and a stationary period. Research in Veterinary Science 168: 105124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2023.105124

Buckham-Sporer K, Earley B and Marti S 2023 Current Knowledge on the Transportation by Road of Cattle, including Unweaned Calves. Animals 13: 3393. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13213393

Du Plooy KJ, Swan GE, Myburgh JG and Zeiler GE 2023 Electroencephalogram (EEG) assessment of brain activity before and after electrical stunning in the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus). Scientific Reports 13: 20250. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-47696-3

Hunka AD, Vanacore E, Medin I, Gjona E and Kautto AH 2024 Official Control in Slaughter and Game Handling: Expectations and Prerequisites for Implementation of Remote Meat Inspection in Sweden. Journal of Food Protection 87: 100196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2023.100196

Isbrandt R, Langkabel N, Doherr MG, Haase S and Meemken D 2023 Innovative e-Learning Training Modules to Improve Animal Welfare during Transport and Slaughter of Pigs: A Pretest–Posttest Study to Pre-Evaluate the General Didactical Concept. Animals 13: 3593. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13233593

Kumar A, Vasudevan, VN V, Sathu, T, Sreekumar, TR, Irshad, A, and Anoop, S (n.d.) Analysis of total and heme iron contents in Biceps femoris from rabbits subjected to two mechanical stunning techniques. The Pharma Innovation Journal: 51–55.

Kumar P, Ahmed MA, Abubakar AA, Hayat MN, Kaka U, Ajat M, Goh YM and Sazili AQ 2023 Improving animal welfare status and meat quality through assessment of stress biomarkers: A critical review. Meat Science 197: 109048. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2022.109048

Cheng T-Y, Campler MR, Rudolphi JM, Williams TJ, Kieffer JD, Moeller SJ, Bowman AS and Arruda AG 2023 Swine industry stakeholders’ perception on the use of water-based foam as an emergency mass depopulation method. PLOS ONE 18: e0290400. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0290400

Clemente GA, Tolini C, Boscarino A, Lorenzi V, Dal Lago TL, Benedetti D, Bellucci F, Manfrin A, Trocino A and Rota Nodari S 2023 Farmed fish welfare during slaughter in Italy: survey on stunning and killing methods and indicators of unconsciousness. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 10: 1253151. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1253151

Wilcox CH, Sandilands V, Mayasari N, Asmara IY and Anang A 2024 A literature review of broiler chicken welfare, husbandry, and assessment. World’s Poultry Science Journal 80: 3–32. https://doi.org/10.1080/00439339.2023.2264824

Kobek-Kjeldager C, Jensen LD, Foldager L, Thodberg K, Schrøder-Petersen DL and Herskin MS 2023 Effects of journey duration and temperature during pre-slaughter transport on behaviour of cull sows in lairage. Research in Veterinary Science 164: 105016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2023.105016

Pedrazzani AS, Cozer N, Quintiliano MH, Tavares CPDS, Biernaski V and Ostrensky A 2023 From egg to slaughter: monitoring the welfare of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, throughout their entire life cycle in aquaculture. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 10: 1268396. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1268396

Sazili AQ, Kumar P and Hayat MN 2023 Stunning Compliance in Halal Slaughter: A Review of Current Scientific Knowledge. Animals 13: 3061. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13193061

Astruc T and Terlouw EMC 2023 Towards the use of on-farm slaughterhouse. Meat Science 205: 109313. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2023.109313

Flint M, Sagrera K, Wainwright K and Flint JB 2023 Field Based Assessment of Clinical Signs of Irreversible Loss of Consciousness and Death Confirmed by Brain Destruction in Juvenile American Alligators ( Alligator mississippiensis) After Penetrating Captive Bolt Stunning or Electrostunning with Probe Pithing. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science: 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1080/10888705.2023.2236550

Mota-Rojas D, Braghieri A, Napolitano F, Álvarez-Macías A, Bragaglio A, Rodríguez-González D, Mora-Medina P, Pacelli C, Domínguez-Oliva A, Sabia E, Rios J and De Rosa G 2023 Human-animal relationship in water buffalo: quality of stockpeople interactions and their effect on dairy and meat production. Journal of Animal Behaviour and Biometeorology 11: 2023ss02. https://doi.org/10.31893/jabb.23ss02

Nicolaisen S, Thöne-Reineke C and Wiegard M 2023 Evaluation of Online Training to Improve Animal Welfare of Cattle during Transport and Slaughter from the Perspective of Animal Welfare officers and official Veterinarians. Journal of Food Science and Nutrition Research 06. https://doi.org/10.26502/jfsnr.2642-110000134

Zivotofsky AZ 2023 A review of the DTS: Diathermic Syncope® system with a discussion regarding its use for kosher slaughter ( shechita ). Animal Welfare 32: e65. https://doi.org/10.1017/awf.2023.86

Felde B 2023 Review: Livestock transport of animals in a consumer society geared towards efficiency: efficiency, animal welfare or both? animal 17: 100919. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2023.100919

Grandin T, Velarde A, Strappini A, Gerritzen M, Ghezzi M, Martínez-Burnes J, Hernández-Ávalos I, Domínguez-Oliva A, Casas-Alvarado A and Mota-Rojas D 2023 Slaughtering of Water Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) with and without Stunning: A Focus on the Neurobiology of Pain, Hyperalgesia, and Sensitization. Animals 13: 2406. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13152406

Song D, Lee J, Kim K, Song M, Oh H, Chang S, An J, Park S, Jeon K, Kim H and Cho J 2023 Effects of driving style and bedding in pigs transported to slaughterhouse in different temperatures. Journal of Animal Science and Technology 65: 878–889. https://doi.org/10.5187/jast.2023.e73

Allen SE, Parker CD, Verheyen KLP, Nicol CJ and Chang YM 2023 Effects of external ambient temperature at loading, journey duration and flock characteristics on the dead-on-arrival rate in broiler chickens transported to slaughter in Great Britain. Poultry Science 102: 102634. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2023.102634

Bajus A, Renaud DL, Goetz HM, Steele M, Kelton D, Proudfoot KL and Creutzinger KC 2023 The effect of transportation duration on lying behavior in young surplus dairy calves. Journal of Dairy Science: S0022030223003144. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-23229

Beausoleil NJ, Swanson JC, McKeegan DEF and Croney CC 2023 Application of the Five Domains model to food chain management of animal welfare: opportunities and constraints. Frontiers in Animal Science 4: 1042733. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2023.1042733

Hendricks J, Roche S, Proudfoot KL and Von Keyserlingk MAG 2023 Livestock haulers’ views about dairy cattle transport in Atlantic Canada. Journal of Dairy Science 106: 3548–3558. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2022-22752

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Marshall J, Haley DB, Kelton D, Miltenburg C, Roche S and Duffield T 2023 A focus group study exploring dairy farmers’ perspectives of cull cow management in Ontario, Canada. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 10: 1189668. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1189668

Nicolaisen S, Langkabel N, Thoene-Reineke C and Wiegard M 2023 Animal Welfare during Transport and Slaughter of Cattle: A Systematic Review of Studies in the European Legal Framework. Animals 13: 1974. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13121974

Rucinque DS, Van De Vis H, Reimert H, Roth B, Foss A, Taconeli CA and Gerritzen M 2023 Pre-Slaughter Stunning of Farmed Atlantic Halibut in CO2-Saturated Seawater: Assessment of Unconsciousness by Electroencephalography (EEG). Animals 13: 1993. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13121993

Wuertz S, Bierbach D and Bögner M 2023 Welfare of Decapod Crustaceans with Special Emphasis on Stress Physiology. Aquaculture Research 2023: 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/1307684

Araujo ICS, Lopes TSB, Lara LJC and Costa BTA 2023 Animal welfare of embryos and newly hatched chicks: A review. Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research 21: e05R01. https://doi.org/10.5424/sjar/2023212-19605

Clarkson JM, Paraskevopoulou A and Martin JE 2023 A decade on: where is the UK poultry industry for emergency on-farm killing? Poultry Science 102: 102604. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2023.102604

Comin A, Jonasson A, Rockström U, Kautto AH, Keeling L, Nyman A-K, Lindberg A and Frössling J 2023 Can we use meat inspection data for animal health and welfare surveillance? Frontiers in Veterinary Science 10: 1129891. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1129891

Fuseini A 2023 Illegal slaughter of sheep for “smokies” production and for the Muslim sacrifice of Qurbani in the UK: animal welfare and food safety implications. British Food Journal. https://doi.org/10.1108/BFJ-12-2022-1128 *not open access*

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Kumar P, Abubakar AA, Imlan JC, Ahmed MA, Goh Y-M, Kaka U, Idrus Z and Sazili AQ 2023 Importance of Knife Sharpness during Slaughter: Shariah and Kosher Perspective and Scientific Validation. Animals 13: 1751. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13111751

Lemos Teixeira D, Salazar LC, Enriquez-Hidalgo D and Hötzel MJ 2023 Pigs’ capacity to experience feelings and to suffer from tail lesion, ear lesion and lameness: Exploring citizens and pig farm and abattoir workers’ knowledge and perceptions. PLOS ONE 18: e0286188. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286188

Pagliasso G, Moriconi M, Fusi F, Vitale N, Vevey M, Dondo A, Razzuoli E and Bergagna S 2023 Evaluation of the Immune Response to Transport Stress in the Aosta Valley Breed. Veterinary Sciences 10: 351. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10050351

Schuppli CA, Spooner JM and Von Keyserlingk MA 2023 Canadian dairy farmer views about animal welfare. Animal Welfare 32: e38. https://doi.org/10.1017/awf.2023.32

Sinclair M, Hötzel MJ, Lee NYP, De Luna MCT, Sharma A, Idris M, Islam MA, Iyasere OS, Navarro G, Ahmed AA, Burns GL, Curry M and Marchant JN 2023 Animal welfare at slaughter: perceptions and knowledge across cultures. Frontiers in Animal Science 4: 1141789. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2023.1141789

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Bradshaw CJA, Doube A, Scanlon A, Page B, Tarran M, Fielder K, Andrews L, Bourne S, Stevens M, Schulz P, Kloeden T, Drewer S, Matthews R, Findlay C, White W, Leehane C, Conibear B, Doube J and Rowley T 2023 Aerial culling invasive alien deer with shotguns improves efficiency and welfare outcomes. NeoBiota 83: 109–129. https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.83.100993

Čobanović N, Suvajdžić B, Vićić I, Vasilev D and Karabasil N 2023 Prevalence of carcass lesions and their effects on welfare, carcass composition and meat quality in slaughtered pigs. Annals of Animal Science 23: 597–609. https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2022-0093

Comin M, Barbieri S, Minero M and Dalla Costa E 2023 The Feasibility of Animal-Based Indicators of Consciousness and Unconsciousness for Stunning in Sheep: A Systematic Review. Animals 13: 1395. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13081395

Silva Jr AAG, Silva FV, Maciel MP, Ferreira F, Oliveira LLS, Oliveira PHA, Dornelas MEO, Lopes KDS 2023 The Effect of Space Allowance During Pre-Slaughter Transport of European Quail. Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science 25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1806-9061-2022-1667

Spoors F, James MA, Mendo T, McKnight JC, Bønnelycke E-MS and Khan N 2023 Investigating clove oil and its derivatives as anaesthetic agents for decapod crustaceans to improve welfare commercially and at slaughter. Frontiers in Animal Science 4: 1180977. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2023.1180977 

Bouzraa S, Agüera EI, Requena F, Rodríguez I and Serrano S 2023 Influence of the Slaughter Method on the Hygienic Quality of Beef Cattle Meat and Animal Welfare Biomarkers. Animals 13: 1014. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13061014

Fuseini A, Miele M and Lever J 2023 Poultry Welfare at Slaughter. Poultry 2: 98–110. https://doi.org/10.3390/poultry2010010

Gascho D, Stephan R, Zoelch N, Vogt M, Oesch MA, Thali M and Richter H 2023 Ballistic study on the penetration potential and injury potential of different bullet types in the use of a newly developed bullet shooting stunner for adequate stunning of heavy cattle. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 10: 1143744. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1143744

Kannan G, Batchu P, Naldurtiker A, Dykes GS, Gurrapu P, Kouakou B, Terrill TH and McCommon GW 2023 Habituation to Livestock Trailer and Its Influence on Stress Responses during Transportation in Goats. Animals 13: 1191. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13071191

Njoga EO, Ilo SU, Nwobi OC, Onwumere-Idolor OS, Ajibo FE, Okoli CE, Jaja IF and Oguttu JW 2023 Pre-slaughter, slaughter and post-slaughter practices of slaughterhouse workers in Southeast, Nigeria: Animal welfare, meat quality, food safety and public health implications. PLOS ONE 18: e0282418. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0282418

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