Long distance transport and welfare of farm animals / edited by Appleby, M.C. ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Appleby, Michael C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Livestock--Transportation.

Livestock.

Animal welfare.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (476 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Wallingford, UK ; Cambridge, MA : CABI, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Brings together studies from several animal scientists and researchers to review the implications and necessity of long distance animal transport for slaughter. This title combines reports on regional practices with discussions of the science, economics, legislation and procedures involved in this practice.

Contents:

Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Overview; Acknowledgement; 1. Science of Animal Welfare; 2. Economic Aspects; 3. Physiology and Disease; 4. Meat Quality; 5. Enforcement of Transport Regulations: the EU as Case Study; 6. The Welfare of Livestock During Sea Transport; 7. The Welfare of Livestock During Road Transport; 8. Africa; 9. North America; 10. South America; 11. Asia; 12. Australia and New Zealand; 13. Europe; 14. Middle East; Appendix: Introduction to the Guidelines for Animal Welfare; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-24441-4

9786611244415

1-84593-408-3

OCLC:

648367074