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Application of captive bolt to cattle stunning – a survey of stunner placement under practical conditions

open access: yesAnimal, 2012
In two cattle head deboning plants, a total of 8879 cattle skulls were investigated for number and precision of shots. Deviation from the ideal position on the forehead and the direction of the shot were measured, results were then attributed to three ...
R. Fries, K. Schrohe, F. Lotz, G. Arndt
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Quantification of the Effects of Electrical and CO2 Stunning on Selected Quality Attributes of Fresh Pork: A Meta-Analysis

open access: yesAnimals, 2022
Stunning is a statutory pre-slaughter process that may affect the quality of pork. The objective of this study was quantification of the effects of stunning (ES vs.
Andrzej Zybert
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Haematological changes to assess stress arising from different methods of slaughtering in pigs

open access: yesIndian Journal of Animal Sciences
This study aimed to investigate the blood profile and neutrophil and lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in pigs subjected to stunning and non-stunning. Forty pigs, aged between 6-8 months and weighing 80-100 kg, were used to assess haematological changes associated
I WAYAN SUARDANA   +2 more
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Indicators used in livestock to assess unconsciousness after stunning: a review

open access: yesAnimal, 2015
Assessing unconsciousness is important to safeguard animal welfare shortly after stunning at the slaughter plant. Indicators that can be visually evaluated are most often used when assessing unconsciousness, as they can be easily applied in slaughter ...
M.T.W. Verhoeven   +3 more
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L’adéquation animaux-machines, un facteur de convergence entre production et protection animale en abattoir

open access: yesGéographie et Cultures, 2020
Mandatory since the mid-1960s, "humanitarian" methods of slaughtering farmed animals became widespread in French slaughterhouses in the second half of the 20th century, in parallel with the meat market modernization process.
Félix Jourdan
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Electroencephalogram (EEG) assessment of brain activity before and after electrical stunning in the Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2023
Electrical stunning is used to capture crocodiles to perform routine management procedures. It is essential from a welfare point that electrical stunning must cause unconsciousness in animals. However, there is no information of whether or not electrical
K. J. Du Plooy   +3 more
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Organoids in pediatric cancer research

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Organoid technology has revolutionized cancer research, yet its application in pediatric oncology remains limited. Recent advances have enabled the development of pediatric tumor organoids, offering new insights into disease biology, treatment response, and interactions with the tumor microenvironment.
Carla Ríos Arceo, Jarno Drost
wiley   +1 more source

Unnecessary suffering during the slaughter of cattle and pigs: mapping stun quality and associations to stun-to-stick intervals

open access: yesFrontiers in Animal Science
Ensuring that animals remain unconscious and insensible until death occurs via blood loss is critical for animal welfare at slaughter. Two key factors are the rapid sticking procedure following stunning and a correct assessment of stunning efficiency ...
Josefine Jerlström   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Crosstalk between the ribosome quality control‐associated E3 ubiquitin ligases LTN1 and RNF10

open access: yesFEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Loss of the E3 ligase LTN1, the ubiquitin‐like modifier UFM1, or the deubiquitinating enzyme UFSP2 disrupts endoplasmic reticulum–ribosome quality control (ER‐RQC), a pathway that removes stalled ribosomes and faulty proteins. This disruption may trigger a compensatory response to ER‐RQC defects, including increased expression of the E3 ligase RNF10 ...
Yuxi Huang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Global Trends in Halal Food Standards: A Review

open access: yesFoods, 2023
The demand for ethical foods is rising, with halal foods playing a significant role in this trend. However, halal standards vary globally, which can have substantial implications.
Junaid Akbar   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

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