Causes of poor welfare and welfare assessment during handling and transport

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 during handling and transport is then explained. Finally, some of the various factors that affect the likelihood of stress are discussed, with e...

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Published in:	Livestock Handling and Transport pp. 30 - 43
Main Author:	Broom, D. M
Format:	Book Chapter
Language:	English
Published:	Wallingford, UK CABI 2007
Subjects:	animal behavior animal behaviour Animal husbandry animal physiology animal rights animal welfare assessment behavior behaviour death rate domestic animals livestock livestock husbandry methodology methods mortality stress transport of animals
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Summary:	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 during handling and transport is then explained. Finally, some of the various factors that affect the likelihood of stress are discussed, with examples from studies on cattle and sheep.
ISBN:	9781845932190 1845932196
DOI:	10.1079/9781845932190.0030