Improving Animal Welfare: A Practical Approach

Grandin, Temple

ISBN 10: 1789245222 / ISBN 13: 9781789245226

Published by CABI Publishing, 2020

2020. 3rd edition. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9781789245226

Synopsis:

Praise for previous editions: '(There) sometimes appear publications which are worthy of specific attention... (they) stimulate, instruct and present new concepts. Among such books belongs the reviewed book... we can only hope that this successful work gets to the hands of those in the field.' Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica, Vol. 44 (3), 2011. 'This book should be a must read for agricultural and veterinary students and a reference book for those policy making to guide us in the simple things that can make such a big difference to the quality of life of our production animals'. Veterinary record Completely revised, updated and with four new chapters including sustainability, new technologies, precision agriculture and the future animal welfare, the third edition of this highly successful textbook: Is edited by an outstanding world expert on animal welfare. Emphasizes throughout the importance of measuring conditions that compromise welfare, such as lameness, heat stress, body condition, and bruises during transport. Includes four new chapters covering contemporary key topics in animal welfare. Combines scientific information with practical recommendations for use on commercial operations. Reviews practical information on livestock handling, euthanasia, slaughter, pain relief, and assessments of abnormal behaviour. Improving Animal Welfare: a practical approach remains essential reading for students and practitioners of ethology, animal and veterinary science, veterinary medicine, as well as those working directly with farm animals and committed to improving their welfare.

About the Author: 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 swards from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, The American Meat Institute, American Society for Animal Science and the Humane Society of the U.S.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Improving Animal Welfare: A Practical ...
Publisher: CABI Publishing
Publication Date: 2020
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New
Edition: 3rd Edition