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Quality-oriented meat production has grown during the last decade and its aim is to improve the harmonization of product characteristics and consumer demands (Lambooij, 2012). Consumer concerns about quality are not limited solely to intrinsic characteristics, for example meat quality, but often include extrinsic aspects, such as environment and animal welfare in relation to production. Post-mortem measurements in the slaughterhouse provide valuable information for welfare evaluation. The meat inspection process needs to be standardized. Lesions arising from tail biting could contribute to the surveillance of animal welfare on-farm (Harley et al., 2012).

Fig. 1.16. Weaners can be controlled by holding their ears.