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
ISSN: 23181265
Editorial
Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, PRO-REITORIA PESQUISA POS-GRADUACAO, BR 110 - KM 47 S-N, MOSSORO, 59625-900, BRAZIL, Brasil
Tipo de documento: Review
Volumen: 10 Número: 2
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WOS Id: 000778564300001
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