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Livestock Handling and Transport

Edited by Temple Grandin, Contributions by John Abizaid, Contributions by Faith Reyes, Contributions by Adrian Barber, Contributions by Donald Broom, Contributions by Michelle S. Calvo-Lorenzo, Contributions by Dana L. M. Campbell, Contributions by John Church, Contributions by Michael Cockram, Contributions by Lorna Coppinger





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Edited by world-renowned animal scientist Dr Temple Grandin, this book integrates scientific research and industry literature on cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats, deer, and horses, in both the developed and developing world, to provide a practical guide to humane handling and minimizing animal stress. Reviewing the latest research on transport systems, restraint methods and facilities for farms and slaughterhouses, this new edition expands on new developments in the field, as well as covering the integration of and potential welfare benefits and costs of technological advances such as virtual fencing. An important read for animal scientists, animal welfare researchers and practitioners, and veterinarians, this straightforward text is also a valuable resource for stock-people and farmers.

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Publisher | CABI Publishing
Published date | 9 Dec 2024
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 576
Dimensions | 246 x 189 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 0g
ISBN | 978-1-8006-2511-2
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BISAC | technology / agriculture / animal husbandry


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