Long distance transport and welfare of farm animals /
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Wallingford, Oxon, UK ; Cambridge, MA :
CABI Pub.,
[2008]
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Abstract: | 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 of animal welfare; economics; physiology of diseases; legislation; meat quality; enforcement of transportation regulation; and welfare of livestock during sea and road transport with emphasis on countries such as Africa, North America, South America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Middle East. This book is intended for researchers, students, veterinarians, animal scientists, livestock producers, and policy makers. |
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| Item Description: | Description based on opening page (viewed Mar. 17, 2015). Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xxv, 450 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781845934088 (NetLibrary e-ISBN) 1845934083 (NetLibrary e-ISBN) 6611244417 (electronic bk.) 9786611244415 (electronic bk.) |
| DOI: | 10.1079/9781845934033.0000 |
| Access: | This title is restricted to authorized TAMU and TAMHSC users on authorized TAMU computers and via proxy. |