Is transport distance correlated with animal welfare and carcass quality of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus)?

• Main Authors: Laaksonen, Sauli, Jokelainen, Pikka, Pusenius, Jyrki, Oksanen, Antti
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: BioMed Central 2017
• Subjects: Reindeer; Meat inspection; Stress; Handling; Transport; Trauma; Aspiration of rumen content; Abnormal odour; Welfare; Slaughter; Rangifer tarandus
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10138/177551

Abstract Background Slaughter reindeer are exposed to stress caused by gathering, handling, loading and unloading, and by conditions in vehicles during transport. These stress factors can lead to compromised welfare and trauma such as bruises or fractures, aspiration of rumen content, and abnormal o...