Humane Livestock Handling: Understanding Livestock Behavior and Building Facilities for Healthier Animals

Discover how humanely handling your livestock can improve the day-to-day operation and profitability of your farm. Stressing the importance of understanding livestock behavior, Temple Grandin shows you how to develop a respectful working relationship with your animals to promote their health and productivity. With detailed construction plans for animal-friendly facilities of all sizes and dozens of low-stress methods for moving your livestock on pastures, padlocks, and feedlot pens, this guide has everything you need to know to create a comfortable atmosphere for thriving, happy livestock.

Author: Temple Grandin
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Published: 07/01/2008
Pages: 227
Weight: 1.47lbs
Size: 10.84h x 8.44w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9781603420280