Effect of Pre-slaughter and Stunning Methods on Farmed Fish Quality

Dear Colleagues,

In aquaculture, pre-slaughter procedures such as catching, handling, transportation, and slaughtering can cause serious physiological and biochemical reactions in fish. Among these reactions, the most significant are those that affect the quality of fish fillets, as they have a direct impact on processing, can cause financial losses, and influence the final consumer. Pre-slaughter stress is known to cause harmful changes in fish quality characteristics. These alterations end up reducing the nutritional and sensory quality of the fish, as well as damaging the product's shelf life. Adopting management methods that minimize pre-slaughter stress can benefit the processing industry and align with animal welfare aspects. Despite this, there is still much to be studied about the best handling and slaughter techniques for the different species important to aquaculture worldwide.

Dr. Elenice Souza dos Reis Goes
Dr. Alex Augusto Gonçalves
Dr. Maria Luiza Rodrigues de Souza
Guest Editors

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