Livestock Handling and Transport

Author： Grandin   T.  

Publisher： CABI Publishing‎

Publication year： 2007

E-ISBN: 9781845932206

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781845932190

Subject： F3 Agricultural Economy;Q95 Zoology;S8 Livestock, Animal Medicine , Hunting , Silkworm , Bee

Keyword： Zoology and Animal Sciences Animal Husbandry Animal Breeding

Language： ENG

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Great changes in the livestock industry have been brought about by the introduction of new international standards for meat suppliers, most notably the improvements in the transport and handling of livestock with an increasing focus on animal welfare.Edited by a world-renowned animal scientist, this third edition of the acclaimed Livestock Handling and Transport presents a wealth of the latest research on transport systems, restraint methods and facilities for farms and slaughterhouses, and a new contribution on animal welfare in developing countrie

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Contents

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Preface

1 Introduction: Effect of Customer Requirements, International Standards and Marketing Structure on the Handling and Transport of Livestock and Poultry

2 General Principles of Stress and Well-being

3 Causes of Poor Welfare and Welfare Assessment during Handling and Transport

4 Behavioural Principles of Handling Cattle and Other Grazing Animals under Extensive Conditions

5 Low-stress Restraint, Handling and Weaning of Cattle

6 Handling Cattle Raised in Close Association with People

7 Handling Facilities and Restraint of Range Cattle

8 Dairy Cattle Behaviour, Facilities, Handling, Transport, Automation and Well-being

9 Cattle Transport

10 Behavioural Principles of Sheep Handling

11 Design of Sheep Yards and Shearing Sheds

12 Sheep Transport

13 Dogs for Herding and Guarding Livestock

14 Behavioural Principles of Pig Handling

15 Transport of Pigs

16 Handling and Transport of Horses

17 Deer Handling and Transport

18 Poultry Handling and Transport

19 Stress Physiology of Animals During Transport

20 Handling and Welfare of Livestock in Slaughter Plants

21 Biosecurity for Animal Health and Food Safety

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