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April 13, 2026Veterinary RecordOpen Access

Abattoir antemortem inspection protocol: Observation of unloading improves detection of transport welfare compromises in livestock

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SMSayaka MochizukiDADeclan ArdenKAKurt Arden

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Overview

This project demonstrates improved detection of welfare compromises in livestock during transport, suggesting vital changes to inspection protocols.

Key Points

  • To develop and evaluate a new unloading-inclusive antemortem inspection protocol for livestock at a UK abattoir.
  • Designed an unloading-inclusive AM inspection protocol for livestock.
  • Implemented the protocol over one working week at a single abattoir.
  • Documented observations during animal unloading and in lairage.
  • Observed 94 cattle/buffalo, 2508 sheep/goats, and 781 pigs, with 1749 animals during unloading.
  • Detection of welfare compromises significantly increased by observing unloading, particularly behavioral issues like lameness and falling.

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Mochizuki et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc89183afacbeac03eaca4https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70555
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