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Integrated multivariate analysis to evaluate effects of pre-slaughter handling on pork quality
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of pre-slaughter handling on the occurrence of PSE (Pale, Soft, and Exudative) meat in swine slaughtered at a commercial slaughterhouse located in the metropolitan region of Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Based on the database (n=1,832 carca...
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Published in: | Engenharia Agrícola 2014-06, Vol.34 (3), p.435-444 |
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Summary: | The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of pre-slaughter handling on the occurrence of PSE (Pale, Soft, and Exudative) meat in swine slaughtered at a commercial slaughterhouse located in the metropolitan region of Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Based on the database (n=1,832 carcasses), it was possible to apply the integrated multivariate analysis for the purpose of identifying, among the selected variables, those of greatest relevance to this study. Results of the Principal Component Analysis showed that the first five components explained 89.28% of total variance. In the Factor Analysis, the first factor represented the thermal stress and fatiguing conditions for swine during pre-slaughter handling. In general, this study indicated the importance of the pre-slaughter handling stages, evidencing those of greatest stress and threat to animal welfare and pork quality, which are transport time, resting period, lairage time before unloading, unloading time, and ambience.
Este trabalho objetivou investigar a influência do manejo pré-abate na incidência de carne PSE (Pale, Soft and Exudative), em suínos abatidos em um abatedouro comercial, localizado na região metropolitana de Dourados-MS. A partir do banco de dados (n=1.832 carcaças), aplicou-se análise multivariada integrada, com a finalidade de identificar, dentre as variáveis selecionadas, quais representavam maior relevância para o estudo. Os resultados da Análise de Componentes Principais indicaram que os cinco primeiros componentes explicaram 89,28% da variância total. Na Análise de Fatores, o primeiro fator representou as condições fatigantes e de estresse térmico para os suínos, durante o manejo pré-abate. De modo geral, o estudo indicou a importância das etapas do manejo pré-abate, evidenciando aquelas que representam maior estresse e ameaça ao bem-estar animal e à qualidade da carne suína, quais sejam: o tempo de transporte, de descanso médio nas baias, de espera no pátio, de descarregamento e ambiência. |
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ISSN: | 0100-6916 1809-4430 0100-6916 |
DOI: | 10.1590/S0100-69162014000300007 |