Fear causes an animal that is not treated properly to create stress and stop feeding. Several experiments have shown that reducing this stress increases productivity and maintains meat quality. However, when the animal is agitated and nervous or abused before slaughter, the weight gain is significantly less and the meat is considerably tougher . Cattle that are used to contact with people, both on foot and on horseback, have a more relaxed and docile demeanor. An animal's first experience with a new pen, person or team will mark it for the rest of its life. If a very painful or unpleasant procedure is performed the first time, it will be more difficult to get the animal back into that area.
Does stress from livestock make meat quality worse?
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