Reviewing the latest research on transport systems, restraint methods and facilities for farms and slaughterhouses, this fully updated fourth edition of Livestock Handling and Transport includes new coverage of animal handling in South America, and reviews extensive new research on pig transportation in North America.
Readership: For universities and colleges of further and higher education
Author | Edited by T Grandin |
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Availability | In Print |
Dimensions | No |
Extent | 496 Pages |
ISBN | 9781780643212 |
Publication date | June 2014 |
Book Type | Hardcover |
Preface
Chapter 1. A Whole Systems Approach to Assessing Animal Welfare During Handling and Restraint
Chapter 2. General Principles of Stress and Wellbeing
Chapter 3. Welfare of Transported Animals: Factors Influencing Welfare and Welfare Assessment
Chapter 4. Behavioural Principles of Handling Cattle and Other Grazing Animals Under Extensive Conditions
Chapter 5. Low-stress Restraint, Handling, and Sorting of Cattle
Chapter 6. Handling Cattle Raised in Close Association with People
Chapter 7. Handling Facilities and Restraint of Extensively Raised Range Cattle
Chapter 8. Dairy Cattle Behaviour, Facilities, Handling, Transport, Automation, and Well-Being
Chapter 9. Cattle Transport by Road
Chapter 10. Handling and Transport of Cattle and Pigs in South America
Chapter 11. Behavioural Principles of Sheep Handling
Chapter 12. Design of Sheep Yards and Shearing Sheds
Chapter 13. Sheep Transport
Chapter 14. Dogs for Handling and Guarding Livestock
Chapter 15. Behavioural Principles of Pig Handling
Chapter 16. Transport of Pigs
Chapter 17. Transport of Market Pigs: Improvements in Welfare and Economics
Chapter 18. Handling and Transport of Horses
Chapter 19. Deer Handling and Transport
Chapter 20. Poultry Handling and Transport
Chapter 21. Stress Physiology of Animals During Transport
Chapter 22. Improving Welfare and Reducing Stress on Animals at Slaughter Plants
Chapter 23. Principles of Biosecurity During Transport, Handling, and Slaughter of Animals
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