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CONCEICAO DA SILVA, Welligton; RODRIGUES DA SILVA MSC, PHD, Jamile Andréa  e  REBELO DA SILVA, Éder Bruno. Animal protein consumer’s perception about the living of production animals in Santarém, Pará, Brazil. Ces. Med. Vet. Zootec. [online]. 2020, vol.15, n.2, pp.64-74. ISSN 1900-9607.  https://doi.org/10.21615/cesmvz.15.2.5.

As changes related to the health and well-being of the animals used, they are increasingly relevant in the world, especially when questioned by the consumer market, which charges the productive product of health guarantee and quality in the taste of the meat. The aim of this study is to identify the consumer perception of products of animal origin about the welfare of farm animals in Santarém, Pará, as well as their selection to purchase these products at different prices. A survey was carried out using a standard closed-ended questionnaire containing 10 (ten) objective questions, with an answer only yes or no. There were questionnaires for 402 people, in different places, such as: fairs and public squares. The results pointed out to the majority of respondents recognized that animal products are part of their daily diet, in addition, most consumers are unaware of the animal welfare theme, as well as are not willing to pay more for the product with quality seal, and showed no interest and / or concern with the way animals are raised or slaughtered.

Palavras-chave : production animals; quality certificate; consumed market..

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