num_pages: 336
description: 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. This is a new edition of the successful book published in 1993, which wasfavorably reviewed. The original 19 review chapters have been updated and revised, to inlcude the latest research and a new chapter covering animal physiology is included. All aspects are covered including handling for veterinary and husbandry procedures, restraint methods, transport systems anddesign of facilities on farm and at slaughter plants.
language: English
title: Livestock Handling and Transport
titlecomplete: Livestock Handling and Transport
genres: How To, Animals, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 93
publisher: Oxford University Press