Livestock transport from the perspective of the pre-slaughterlogistic chain: a review
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-2014
Abstract
New developments in livestock transport within the pre-slaughter chain are discussed in terms of three logistic nodes: origin, stopovers and slaughterhouse. Factors as transport cost, haulier, truck specifications, micro-environment conditions, loading density, route planning, vehicle accidents and journey length are discussed as well as causes of morbidity, mortality, live weight and carcass damage. Taking into account current trends towards increased transport times, logistics stopovers and mixed transport, there is a need to develop systems of evaluation and decision-making that provide tools and protocols that can minimize the biological cost to animals, which may have been underestimated in the past.
Recommended Citation
Miranda-de la Lama, G. C., Villarroel, M., & Maria, G. A. (2014). Livestock transport from the perspective of the pre-slaughter logistic chain: a review. Meat Science, 98(1), 9-20. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2014.04.005
