Importância do bem-estar animal nos impactos de hematomas na indústria de carne bovina

Abstract

The increase in the creation, reproduction and production of beef cattle has grown increasingly. Brazil became a world pioneer in beef exports, thus the concern with quality, health and consequently animal welfare became relevant. Studies prove that animal well-being is directly linked to the quality of the meat sold. The stress that the animal suffers during its life is reflected in its meat, increasing pH, temperature, rigor mortis and water retention. Concern regarding animal welfare within the beef industry has grown since the awareness of animals regarding their lives and the economic loss in relation to the loss of meat cuts due to incorrect handling of these animals, whether in its original property, in transport or even within the meat-packing industry, thus aiming for greater control over pre-slaughter management. Keywords: Beef cattle, Meat, Pre-slaughter management.