Effect of Different Stocking Densities During Transport on welfare and Meat Quality in Danish Slaughter Pigs

摘要

Four stocking densities (0.35, 0.39, 0.42 and 0.50 m~2 per 100 kg pig) were invesgigated under Danish early Autumn conditions (16-24 deg. C) in a study of the effect of transport conditions on pig welfare and meat quality. Two transports were carried out for each stocking density, the two producers concerned delivering pigs to the upper and lower tiers, respectively, of a specialist pig transport vehicle. Total average journey time was 2hr 39 min and total average transport time 1 hr 47 min.