Information resources on the care and welfare of beef cattle
By: compiled and edited by Cynthia P. Smith
Contributors: Animal Welfare Information Center (U.S.)
Series: AWIC resource series -- no. 24
Publisher: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, National Agricultural Library, Animal Welfare Information Center
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Beltsville, Md
Language: eng
Number of pages: 246
Subjects: Beef cattle -- Bibliography; Beef cattle -- Information resources; Animal welfare
Genres: Bibliography
Description: One of the main animal welfare concerns in beef cattle production is that of pain and distress. Dehorning, castration, and branding are husbandry procedures which can cause pain and discomfort. Less acute but still distressful are those issues related to the animal environment. Extreme natural conditions can result in cattle that are heat and/or cold stressed. Drought and the resulting overstocking for available feed resources can also reduce body fatness. These are important welfare issues in modern beef production. The following bibliography explores these issues and more and should provide a useful resource for scientists, veterinarians, extension specialists, students, and others.
Notes: "June 2004."

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Also available via Internet from the NAL Web site. Address as of 10/25/04: http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/pubs/Beef/beef.htm; current access is available via PURL