Understanding the behaviour and improving the welfare of pigs
Author | : Prof. Sandra Edwards |
Publisher | : Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing |
Total Pages | : 421 |
Release | : 2021-01-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781786764454 |
ISBN-13 | : 1786764458 |
Rating | : 4/5 (458 Downloads) |
Download or read book Understanding the behaviour and improving the welfare of pigs written by Prof. Sandra Edwards and published by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-29 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emphasises advances in understanding pig behaviour as the foundation for understanding and improving welfare Comprehensive coverable of welfare issues across the value chain, covering breeding and gestation, farrowing and lactation, weaning, growing and finishing as well as transport, lairage and slaughter Particular focus on ways of assessing and reducing pain in such areas as tail docking and castration