Table 1 Indicators of compromised welfare of reindeer leading to meat inspection condemnations in Finland (2004–2016)
Origin of reindeera | No of reindeer | Mean transportation distance (km) | Bruises and fractures (n, %) | Aspiration of rumen content (n, %) | Abnormal odour (n, %) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Area 1 | 234,821 | 62 | 1533 0.6% | 1265 0.54% | 65 0.03% |
Area 2 | 434,917 | 117 | 2246 0.5% | 36 0.008% | 126 0.03% |
Whole area | 669,738 | 87 | 3779 0.6% | 1301 0.2% | 191 0.03% |