Livestock Handling and Transport

Edited by world-renowned animal scientist Dr Temple Grandin, this book integrates scientific research and industry literature on cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats, deer, and horses, in both the developed and developing world, to provide a practical guide to humane handling and minimizing animal stress. Reviewing the latest research on transport systems, restraint methods and facilities for farms and slaughterhouses, this new edition expands on new developments in the field, as well as covering the integration of and potential welfare benefits and costs of technological advances such as virtual fencing. An important read for animal scientists, animal welfare researchers and practitioners, and veterinarians, this straightforward text is also a valuable resource for stock-people and farmers.

Author: Temple Grandin
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Cab International
Published: 12/04/2024
Pages: 576
Weight: 3.33lbs
Size: 9.89h x 7.73w x 1.11d
ISBN: 9781800625112
6th Edition