Great changes in the livestock industry have been brought about by the introduction of new international standards for meat suppliers, most notably the improvements in the transport and handling of livestock with an increasing focus on animal welfare. Edited by a world-renowned animal scientist, this third edition of the acclaimed Livestock Handling and Transport presents a wealth of the latest research on transport systems, restraint methods and facilities for farms and slaughterhouses, and a new contribution on animal welfare in developing countries.
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Temple Grandin is Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Dr Grandin's work includes design of animal handling systems, research on livestock behaviour, and auditing animal welfare. She has visited 26 countries and has served on the OIE animal welfare ad hoc committee for slaughter. Her previous livestock books include Livestock Handling and Transport, Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals and Humane Livestock Handling. Her popular press books on animal behaviour have been both U.S. and international bestsellers. Throughout her career, Dr Grandin has worked to combine scientific research results with practical application in the field. In the North America half, the cattle are handled in equipment she designed for meat plants. She has received awards for her work on animal welfare from both the livestock industry and animal welfare NGOs. She has awards from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, The American Meat Institute, American Society for Animal Science, Humane Society of the U.S and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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Vendeur : Barclay Books, York, WA, Australie
Hardback. Edited by world-renowned animal scientist Dr Temple Grandin, this practical 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 fully updated fifth edition of Livestock Handling and Transport includes five new chapters: The Introduction, Genetics and Handling, Goat Handling and Transport, Robotic Milking, and Transport of Livestock by Sea. There is also new coverage of temperament testing and change, the principles of good stockmanship as well as including new video material to further explain key information contained in the book.Key features include:- Edited by world-renowned animal scientist Temple Grandin.- Two new chapters on the testing and control of temperament and the principles of good stockmanship.- Online videos to further illustrate the key points. 2007. Third edition. An ex-library copy in near fine condition. The only library marks are stamps to the title page and bottom edge of the text block. The bottom front board is slightly bumped to the bottom corner. The contents are otherwise pristine. Scans available if required. N° de réf. du vendeur 9952392
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Vendeur : Webbooks, Wigtown, Wigtown, Royaume-Uni
Hard Cover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Third Edition. From an academic library with the usual stamps etc. This item is heavy and will attract postal surcharges. A00021657. N° de réf. du vendeur A00021657
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Vendeur : Webbooks, Wigtown, Wigtown, Royaume-Uni
Hard Cover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Third Edition. From an academic library with the usual stamps etc. This item is heavy and will attract postal surcharges. A00021656. N° de réf. du vendeur A00021656
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