Risk assessment of sheep welfare at small-scale slaughter in Nordic countries, comparing with large-scale slaughter

• Main Authors: Hultgren J, Atkinson S, Nordensten L, Algers B, Valtari H, Mejdell CM, Ellingsen K, Eriksson S, Hreinsson K
• Other Authors: Areal Research and Development - ARD, Areal Research and Development - ARD, 2609020
• Language: English
• Published: BIOMED CENTRAL LTD 2022
• Subjects: Norway; Slaughter; Iceland
• Online Access: https://www.utupub.fi/handle/10024/164125

Background: During the pre-slaughter period, animals experience novel environment and procedures which may cause reduced welfare and suffering. Over the last decades, the slaughter industry has restructured into fewer and larger abattoirs, implying potential risks of transport stress, injuries, and...