Effects of transport on water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis): factors associated with the frequency of skin injuries and meat quality
Por:
Jose-Perez, Nancy, Mota-Rojas, Daniel, Ghezzi, Marcelo Daniel, Rosmini, Marcelo, Mora-Medina, Patricia, Bertoni, Aldo, Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Daniela, Dominguez-Oliva, Adriana, Legarreta, Isabel Guerrero
Publicada:
1 abr 2022
Resumen:
It is well known that transporting livestock is stressful for the
animals and a primary cause of skin lesions. The effects of transport on
the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) have not been studied extensively
despite reports of high incidences of trauma during and after these
mobilizations. The present review article analyzes the frequency of skin
injuries suffered by water buffaloes during transport and several key
contributing factors. It also discusses the consequences of injuries on
the quality of carcasses. Important aspects identified include
inappropriate vehicle design that does not comply with the dimensions
recommended by international institutions (e.g., height, type of
flooring, characteristics of the ramp), handling methods, and the
ability of stockpeople to manage water buffaloes, all of which impact
the incidence of injuries. Our analysis of these elements will
contribute to identifying critical control points and areas of
opportunity while also suggesting strategies to ensure the welfare of
these animals during transport and the quality of water buffalo products
and by-products.
Filiaciones:
Jose-Perez, Nancy:
Univ Autonoma Metropolitana UAM, DPAA, Neurophysiol Behav & Anim Welf Assessment, Mexico City, DF, Mexico
Mota-Rojas, Daniel:
Univ Autonoma Metropolitana UAM, DPAA, Neurophysiol Behav & Anim Welf Assessment, Mexico City, DF, Mexico
Ghezzi, Marcelo Daniel:
Univ Nacl Ctr Prov Buenos Aires UNCPBA, Fac Vet Sci FCV, Anim Welf Area, Buenos Aires, DF, Argentina
Rosmini, Marcelo:
Natl Univ Litoral, Dept Publ Hlth, Fac Vet Sci, Esperanza, Argentina
Mora-Medina, Patricia:
Univ Nacl Autonoma Mexico, FESC, Dept Livestock Sci, Mexico City, DF, Mexico
Bertoni, Aldo:
Univ Autonoma Metropolitana UAM, DPAA, Neurophysiol Behav & Anim Welf Assessment, Mexico City, DF, Mexico
Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Daniela:
Univ Autonoma Metropolitana UAM, DPAA, Neurophysiol Behav & Anim Welf Assessment, Mexico City, DF, Mexico
Dominguez-Oliva, Adriana:
Univ Autonoma Metropolitana UAM, DPAA, Neurophysiol Behav & Anim Welf Assessment, Mexico City, DF, Mexico
Legarreta, Isabel Guerrero:
Univ Autonoma Metropolitana Iztapalapa, UAM I, Dept Biotechnol Food Sci, Mexico City, DF, Mexico
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