Animal welfare during and as a result of transport can be assessed by using a range of
behavioural, physiological, pathological and carcass-quality indicators that are described in …

The amount of space provided to animals governs important elements of their behaviour
and, hence, is critical for their health and welfare. We review the use of allometric principles …

This fifth edition book is a comprehensive guide to the behaviour and welfare of domestic
animals. It provides practical information for those involved with farming, pet animals and …

The present paper describes the main procedures used to slaughter fowl, pigs, calves and
adult cattle, sheep, and farmed fish, starting on the farm and ending with the death of the …

In order to be able to improve the welfare of livestock which are being handled or
transported, it is necessary to make measurements which allow the assessment of welfare. It …

Transport of farm animals gives rise to concern about their welfare. Specific attention has
been given to the duration of animal transport, and maximum journey durations are used in …

The purpose of this review is to present the best available scientific knowledge on key
animal welfare issues during swine transport, such as transport duration and distance, time …

The welfare of transported pigs can be compromised both by physical and psychological
stresses. The animals' responses can be assessed using records of mortality and trauma …

The welfare of animals during transport should be assessed using a range of behavioural,
physiological and carcass quality measures. In addition, health is an important part of …

The transport of farm animals has been the subject of much research in recent years. This
paper reviews the past and recent scientific literature pertinent to the road transport of …