Slaughter-Dressing of Livestock
Call Kai
Learn
Practice Test
Spaced Repetition
Match
Flashcards
Knowt Play1/9
Earn XP
Description and Tags
A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the key concepts and terminology from the lecture on slaughter-dressing of livestock.
Name | Mastery | Learn | Test | Matching | Spaced | Call with Kai |
|---|
No analytics yet
Send a link to your students to track their progress
10 Terms
Slaughter-Dressing of Livestock
The process and methods of slaughtering and preparing livestock for consumption.
Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1978
Legislation that establishes standards for humane handling and stunning practices for livestock.
Electrical stunning
A method of rendering livestock unconscious using electricity before slaughter.
Non-penetrating concussion style
A mechanical stunning method that does not break the skin, often used for euthanasia.
Chemical stunning
A method that utilizes CO2 to stun animals humanely prior to slaughter.
Stun-to-stick interval
The time between stunning an animal and processing it for slaughter; critical for meat quality.
PSE (Pale, Soft, Exudative)
A condition in meat that can arise from stress and rapid processing, leading to poor quality.
Cradle dressing
A method for dressing sheep that involves skinning both forelegs and hindlegs.
Vertical dressing
A dressing method for livestock that allows for efficient processing by hanging the animal upside down.
Continuous powered rail system
A system that allows for continuous movement of cattle through the slaughtering process.
