Long Distance Transport and Welfare of Farm Animals
- ISBN-10
- 1845934032
- ISBN-13
- 9781845934033
- Category
- Technology & Engineering
- Pages
- 450
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- CABI
- Author
- Michael C. Appleby
Description
Around 60 billion animals are bred for food each year worldwide and more than a billion are transported, often over long distances, every week. However, awareness and understanding of animal welfare, the factors that affect it and the correlation between it and other issues such as food safety and quality are increasing. Long distance transport can cause both physical and mental problems in animals and promoting animal welfare will be beneficial to both the animals and the agricultural and processing industries. In conjunction with a global coalition of NGOs working on animal transport and welfare, this volume brings together studies from well known animal scientists and researchers to review the implications and necessity of long distance animal transport for slaughter. Authoritative reports on regional practices are combined with discussions of the science, economics, legislation and procedures involved in this practice. This review will be essential for researchers and professionals within animal production and welfare as well as veterinary science.
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