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"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 of animal welfare, the third edition of this highly successful textbook.
- 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 in commercial operations
- Reviews practical information on livestock handling, euthanasia, slaughter, pain relief, and assessments of abnormal behavior
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.
Daugiau informacijos
Students, postgraduates, researchers and teachers of applied ethology, animal welfare science, and veterinary science. Veterinarians, veterinary nurses and technicians, animal welfare organisations. Farm workers, welfare organisations and all those who care about the welfare of livestock, poultry and fish.
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1 An Introduction To Implementing An Effective Animal Welfare Program |
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2 The Importance Of Measurement To Improve The Welfare Of Livestock, Poultry, And Fish |
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3 Why Is Agricultural Animal Welfare Important? The Social And Ethical Context |
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4 Implementing Effective Animal-Based Measurements For Assessing Animal Welfare On Farms And Slaughter Plants |
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5 How To Improve Livestock Handling And Reduce Stress |
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6 Painful Husbandry Procedures In Livestock And Poultry |
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7 The Importance Of Good Stockmanship And Its Benefits To Animals |
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8 Animal Behavior And Emotions -- On-Farm Considerations |
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9 Improving Livestock, Poultry And Fish Welfare In Slaughter Plants With Auditing Programs And Animal-Based Measures |
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10 Recommended On-Farm Euthanasia Practices |
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11 Welfare During Transport Of Livestock And Poultry |
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12 Animal Well-Being On Organic Farms |
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13 A Practical Approach On Sustainability For Supply Chain Managers Of Meat, Dairy, And Other Animal Proteins |
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14 The Effect Of Economic Factors On The Welfare Of Livestock And Poultry |
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15 Improving Animal Care And Welfare: Practical Approaches For Achieving Change |
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16 Successful Technology Transfer Of Behavioral And Animal Welfare Research To The Farm And Slaughter Plant |
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17 Future Of Animal Welfare -- Technological Innovations For Individualized Animal Care |
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18 Technology Designed To Enhance Poultry Welfare |
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19 Precision Livestock Farming And Technology In Swine Welfare |
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20 Practical Methods For Improving The Welfare Of Equids: Horses, Donkeys, And Mules |
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| Appendix: Video Library |
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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 and the Humane Society of the U.S.
