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When acidification has been completed (glycogen used up)
5.5-6 |
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Holding of animals at plant before slaughter |
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How does stress affect demand on muscle? |
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stimulates contraction
O2 use increases
lactic acid produciton increases
bloodflow increases |
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What stunning meathod is used on pigs? |
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CO2 or electricity
NOT Captive bolt
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Biological factor- hereditary gene, suseptibility to stress
Enviornmental Factor- Pre-slaughter stress |
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What is the price of stress resistant animals? |
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muscle glycogen, affect lactic acid from meat to muscle |
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