The presence of Mycobacterium bovis in bovine carcasses with lesions suggestive of tuberculosis was evaluated. Seventy-two carcass samples were selected during slaughter inspection procedures in abattoirs in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil ...
Cristina Pires de Araújo +4 more
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A quantitative assessment of the amount of prion diverted to category 1 materials and wastewater during processing [PDF]
In this article the development and parameterization of a quantitative assessment is described that estimates the amount of TSE infectivity that is present in a whole animal carcass (bovine spongiform encephalopathy [BSE] for cattle and classical ...
Adkin +28 more
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Is Humane Slaughter Possible? [PDF]
One of the biggest ethical issues in animal agriculture is that of the welfare of animals at the end of their lives, during the process of slaughter.
Browning, Heather, Veit, Walter
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Variabilities of hydatidosis in domestic animals slaughtered at Cairo and Giza abattoirs, Egypt [PDF]
Aim: The effect of some variables on hydatidosis in animals slaughtered at Cairo and Giza abattoirs was investigated and the influence on serum biochemical parameters, antioxidant enzymes, and histopathological lesions caused by these parasites as a ...
Faten A. M. Abo-Aziza +4 more
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Efficiency of low versus high airline pressure in stunning cattle with a pneumatically powered penetrating captive bolt gun [PDF]
The efficiency of stunning cattle was assessed in 443 animals (304 pure Zebu and 139 crossbred cattle), being mainly mature bulls and cows. Cattle were stunned using a Jarvis pneumatically powered penetrating captive bolt gun operating with low (160–175 ...
Costa, F A D +4 more
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Rabbit meat sector value chain
The aim of this research was to study the cuniculture industry in Spain, according to the Food Value Chain model, and analyse what its main operators are.
A. Baviera-Puig +3 more
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Antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial use animal monitoring policies in Europe: Where are we? [PDF]
The World Health Organization has recognized antimicrobial resistance as one of the top three threats to human health. Any use of antibiotics in animals will ultimately affect humans and vice versa.
DC Speksnijder +7 more
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Practices Exposing Humans to Avian Influenza Viruses, Their Prevalence, and Rationale [PDF]
Almost all human infections by avian influenza viruses (AIVs) are transmitted from poultry. A systematic review was conducted to identify practices associated with human infections, their prevalence, and rationale.
Ahad +66 more
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An investigation into the fertilizer potential of slaughterhouse cattle paunch [PDF]
In Australia, the red meat processing industry actively seeks approaches to improve the management of solid waste from processing operations and enhance the environmental performance.
Antille, Diogenes L. +6 more
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A quantitative assessment of the prion risk associated with wastewater from carcase-handling facilities [PDF]
Wastewater from facilities processing livestock that may harbor transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) infectivity is permitted under license for application to land where susceptible livestock may have access. Several previous risk assessments
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