Automated assessment of animal welfare indicators in pigs at slaughter
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The SafePork conference series began in 1996 to bring together international researchers, industry, and government agencies to discuss current Salmonella research and identify research needs pertaining to both pig and pork production. In subsequent years topics of research presented at these conferences expanded to include other chemical and biological hazards to pig and pork production.
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During the last years, animal welfare has received special attention in German animal husbandries. Based on the German Protection of Animals Act, § 11 Section 8, the farmer has to assess and evaluate animal welfare indicators directly on the animal within the legally required self-monitoring. Via this self-monitoring, the demands of § 2, German Protection of Animals Act (for instance adequate feed, care, and accommodation appropriate to the species) should be complied.