Long distance transport and welfare of farm animals /
Long distance transport and welfare of farm animals /
edited by Appleby, M.C., Cussen, V.A., Garcés, L., Lambert, L.A. and Turner, J. ; [foreward by Temple Grandin].
- 1 online resource (xxv, 450 pages) : illustrations, maps, charts
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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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.
Animal welfare.
Livestock--Transportation.
Laws and Regulations.
Meat Producing Animals.
Animal Welfare.
Prion, Viral, Bacterial and Fungal Pathogens of Animals, (New March 2000)
Non-communicable Diseases and Injuries of Animals.
Meat Produce.
Food Composition and Quality.
Animal diseases.
Animal health.
Animal welfare.
Disease transmission.
Food quality.
Food safety.
Legislation.
Livestock.
Livestock transporters.
Meat quality.
Regulations.
Road transport.
Sea transport.
Transport.
Transport of animals.
Electronic books.
SF89 / .L66 2008eb
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Access limited to subscribing institution.
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.
Animal welfare.
Livestock--Transportation.
Laws and Regulations.
Meat Producing Animals.
Animal Welfare.
Prion, Viral, Bacterial and Fungal Pathogens of Animals, (New March 2000)
Non-communicable Diseases and Injuries of Animals.
Meat Produce.
Food Composition and Quality.
Animal diseases.
Animal health.
Animal welfare.
Disease transmission.
Food quality.
Food safety.
Legislation.
Livestock.
Livestock transporters.
Meat quality.
Regulations.
Road transport.
Sea transport.
Transport.
Transport of animals.
Electronic books.
SF89 / .L66 2008eb
636.08/3