Effect of Season, Transport Length, Deck Location, and Lairage Length on Pork Quality and Blood Cortisol Concentrations of Market Hogs
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of seasonal environment, transport conditions, and time in lairage on pork quality and serum cortisol concentrations. Market hogs were slaughtered during winter (n = 535), spring (n = 645), summer (n = 644), and fall (n = 488). Within season...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-09-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/4/4/627 |