Livestock Handling and Transport

Price 145.00 - 216.13 USD

EAN/UPC/ISBN Code 9781845932190


Pages 416

Year of production 2007

Handling and transport present some of the most severe stresses that farmed animals are likely to experience. There is growing interest in this subject, for reasons that are economic and related to animal welfare. All aspects are covered including handling for veterinary and husbandry procedures, restraint methods, transport systems and design of facilities on farm and at slaughter plants. Temple Grandin and contributors are world authorities on animal welfare. *Updated and revised to include the latest research *Includes a completely new chapter covering animal stress physiology