Treatment of Livestock Before Slaughter

Question 1

“the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

Answer 1

Mahatma Gandhi

Question 2

“Welfare defines the state of an animal as regards its attempts to cope with its environment.”

Answer 2

(Fraser & Broom, 1990)

Question 3

WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO THE WELL-BEING OF ANIMALS?

Answer 3

▪ Food, water
▪ Rest
▪ Health
▪ Sleep
▪ Natural activities

Question 4

five freedoms:

Answer 4

1. Freedom from hunger and thirst
2. Freedom from discomfort
3. Freedom from pain, injury or discomfort
4. Freedom to express natural behavior
5. Freedom from fear & distress

Question 5

STRESS AND STRESSORS:

Answer 5

1. isolation
2. fear
3. thirst
4. new environment
5. injury
6. noise
7. hunger
8. discomfort
9. excessive heat

Question 6

is a result of animals inability to cope with stress

Answer 6

suffering

Question 7

is result of simple stimulus recognised by animal as aversive one.

Answer 7

stress

Question 8

SIGNS OF HIGH STRESS and DISTRESS IN ANIMALS

Answer 8

▪ Vocalization
▪ Restlessness – high level of movement
▪ Unresponsiveness
▪ Increased excretion
▪ Lying down in a new environment
▪ Panting

Question 9

WHY IS ANIMAL WELFARE IMPORTANT IN
PRE SLAUGHTER AND SLAUGHTER?

Answer 9

▪Welfare of animals / handlers
▪Prevention of injury
▪Meat quality
▪Effectiveness and efficiency

Question 10

THE FOUR “I”s OF ANIMAL SUFFERING…

Answer 10

IGNORANCE
INEXPERIENCE
INCOMPETENCE
INCONSIDERATION

Question 11

PLANNING & PREPARATION LOADING:

Answer 11

• PREPARATION OF ANIMALS
• PREPARATION OF LOADING AREA
• PREPARATION OF STAFF
• PREPARATION OF VEHICLE