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Effects of two transport systems on lamb welfare and meat quality

Miranda-de la Lama, G. C.; Salazar-Sotelo, M. I.; Perez-Linares, C.; Figueroa-Saavedra, F.; Villarroel, M.; Sanudo, C.; Maria, G. A.

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2012-12

10/f4bgpt

PMID: 22704960

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The aim of this study was to analyse the effect of a direct transport system (DTS) versus transport with a logistic stopover system (TLS) on lamb welfare and meat quality at two seasons. A total of 96 lambs were sampled in a 2x2x2 factorial design, testing two transport systems and two seasons (summer and winter), with two replicates in each season. Significant interactions (P