Is better welfare equal to better pork quality?

Pre-slaughter handling of pigs comprises a series of stressful procedures that negatively affect pork quality. On the other hand, consumers’ concern over pig rearing conditions and pork quality is significantly increasing in developed countries. Therefore, evaluating the pigs’ welfare status during the pre-slaughter period is of great importance to improve physical postmortem pork attributes for better consumer acceptance. This article discusses pre-slaughter pig welfare, stressors, and the