The Effect of Space Allowance During Pre-Slaughter Transport of European Quail Breeders on Welfare, Carcass Traits and Meat Quality

ABSTRACT The objective was to evaluate whether space allowance during pre-slaughter transport of European breeding quail affects welfare, carcass traits and meat quality. A total of 248 quails (body weight = 344.90 ± 2.09 g) were used. During pre-transport, the quails were fasted for 5 hours and 30...

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Published in:	Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science
Main Authors:	AAG Silva Jr, FV Silva, MP Maciel, F Ferreira, LLS Oliveira, PHA Oliveira, MEO Dornelas, KDS Lopes
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Fundação APINCO de Ciência e Tecnologia Avícolas 2023-03-01
Subjects:	Crate density crating space stocking density transportation
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-635X2023000200303&lng=en&tlng=en