Long distance transport and welfare of farm animals /

The book is a compilation of articles on the effect of animal transport on the food safety and quality, health and welfare of livestock animals for agricultural and processing industry. The implication of long distance transport of animals for slaughter is highlighted. Topics discussed are: science...

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Other Authors: Grandin, Temple, (Author of introduction, etc.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2008.
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Table of Contents:
  • Foreword / T. Grandin
  • Science of Animal Welfare / M.C. Appleby
  • Economic Aspects / Agra CEAS Consulting Ltd
  • Physiology and Disease / X. Manteca
  • Meat Quality / G.A. María
  • Enforcement of Transport Regulations : the EU as Case Study / V.A. Cussen
  • The Welfare of Livestock During Sea Transport / C.J.C. Phillips
  • The Welfare of Livestock During Road Transport / D.M. Broom
  • Africa / K. Menczer
  • North America / M. Engebretson
  • South America / C.B. Gallo and T.A. Tadich
  • Asia / P.J. Li, A. Rahman, P.D.B. Brooke and L.M. Collins
  • Australia and New Zealand / M.W. Fisher and B.S. Jones
  • Europe / S. Corson and L. Anderson
  • Middle East / S. Abdul Rahman.