Search Results - "Livestock Handling and Transport"

Livestock handling and transport by Grandin, T

“…Great changes in the livestock industry have been brought about by the introduction of new international standards for meat suppliers, most notably the…”
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Livestock Handling and Transport by Grandin, T

“…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…”
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Stress physiology of animals during transport by Knowles, T, Warriss, P

“…The article discusses the physiological, biochemical and haematological variables in relation to stress responses of livestock (cattle, calves, sheep, pigs,…”
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Cattle transport by Grandin, T, Gallo, C

“…This chapter discusses the management of cattle transport, the different stressors during handling and transport, vehicle design and maintenance and the effect…”
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Handling and welfare of livestock in slaughter plants by Grandin, T

“…The article discusses the slaughter plant design, layout and management for proper handling and restraining of livestock (cattle, pigs and sheep) for slaughter…”
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Transport of pigs by Lambooij, E

“…This chapter discusses the animal welfare implications of transport to pigs, in terms of stress, coping mechanisms and thermoregulation. The effect of…”
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Behavioural principles of handling cattle and other grazing animals under extensive conditions by Grandin, T

“…Understanding the animal's behavioural and sensory characteristics is important in efficiently handling animals as well as ensuring high productivity and…”
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Introduction: effect of customer requirements, international standards and marketing structure on the handling and transport of livestock and poultry by Grandin, T

“…This chapter discusses the increasing awareness of animal welfare around the world and outlines the effective auditing programmes on animal handling, truck…”
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Causes of poor welfare and welfare assessment during handling and transport by Broom, D. M

“…In this chapter, the factors which may result in stress during transport are first introduced. The methodology for assessment of the welfare of the animals…”
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Dogs for herding and guarding livestock by Coppinger, L, Coppinger, R

“…This chapter discusses the differences between herding and guarding dogs in terms of their behaviour and physiology. The training of these dogs are also…”
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Poultry handling and transport by Weeks, C. A

“…This chapter reviews on the systems of housing, catching, handling and transport of different poultry animals. Highlight of the review focused on the animal…”
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Dairy cattle behaviour, facilities, handling, transport, automation and well-being by Albright, J. L, Fulwider, W. K

“…This chapter discusses the housing and facilities for dairy cattle, bedding, milking centre design, automation and robotic milking and handling and transport…”
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Low-stress restraint, handling and weaning of cattle by Stookey, J. M, Watts, J. M

“…This chapter discusses the different methods of moving cattle herd, the learning responses of cattle to handling and the low stress weaning and sorting methods…”
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Behavioural principles of sheep-handling by Hutson, G. D

“…This chapter discusses the behavioural characteristics of sheep and their importance and implications for handling…”
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Handling cattle raised in close association with people by Ewbank, R, Parker, M

“…This chapter discusses the different methods and equipment used for handling and restraining cattle raised in close contact with people…”
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Handling facilities and restraint of range cattle by Grandin, T

“…This chapter provides a review of the different farm structures and their design used in leading and transporting cattle herds as well as the different…”
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Sheep transport by Cockram, M. S

“…This chapter discusses the animal welfare implications of sheep transport, particularly sheep behaviour during road transport, the injuries associated with…”
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