Weather and temperature fluctuations can also increase meat quality problems in pigs. All pigs must have room to lie down. During hot weather wet animals down with sprinklers. Allow 2 to 4 hours of rest prior to stunning. Handle and drive animals quietly and reduce or eliminate electric prod usage.
Excited pigs are more likely to have poorer quality pork.
Pork quality can be ruined during the last five minutes prior to stunning. This is why it is so important to handle pigs quietly. Animals need room to turn so they can enter the race more easily. Pigs must always have access to water. Methods to reduce PSE and bloodsplash Allen D. Leman Swine Conference Volume 21 pages 206-209 College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota.