Occurrence and Reasons for On-Farm Emergency Slaughter (OFES) in Northern Italian Cattle

Occurrence and Reasons for On-Farm Emergency Slaughter (OFES) in Northern Italian Cattle

On-farm emergency slaughter (OFES) is employed when cattle are unfit for transport but still suitable for human consumption, thereby ensuring animal welfare and reducing food waste. This study analysed OFES patterns in Northern Italy, where a large cattle population is housed but information on the...

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Main Authors: Francesca Fusi, Camilla Allegri, Alessandra Gregori, Claudio Monaci, Sara Gabriele, Tiziano Bernardo, Valentina Lorenzi, Claudia Romeo, Federico Scali, Lucia Scuri, Giorgio Bontempi, Maria Nobile, Luigi Bertocchi, Giovanni Loris Alborali, Adriana Ianieri, Sergio Ghidini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
cattle mortality
ante-mortem inspection
locomotion disorders
animal welfare legislation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/15/2239
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