'Preslaughter handling and slaughter of meat animals' is unique because it covers the entire period of preslaughter period and slaughter, and its effects on the welfare of multiple species destined for meat production. Several chapters describe the current knowledge on all welfare topics from pre-transport preparation at the farm to stunning and slaughter, and the assessment of animal welfare and stress through physiological, behavioural and meat and carcass quality measures. Other chapters cover new and important topics, such as mobile slaughter and preslaughter handling, and slaughter of...