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The different phases of production of farmed and hunted wild game fresh meat are described. The importance of reducing the stress resulting from handling procedures (capture, restraint, transport) before the slaughtering of animals is highlighted, due to its adverse effects on meat quality. The hygienic and animal welfare criteria to be adopted in the slaughtering of wild game are described. The importance of carcass inspection immediately after slaughtering is stated, so that meat can be destined for human consumption. Possible alterations occurring in fresh and refrigerated meat, that are capable of compromising its consumability, are presented.
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Casoli, C., Duranti, E., Cambiotti, F. et al. Wild Ungulate Slaughtering and Meat Inspection. Vet Res Commun 29 (Suppl 2), 89–95 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-005-0028-y
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