The Slaughter of Farmed Animals

The Slaughter of Farmed Animals
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Publisher : CABI
Total Pages : 348
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ISBN-10 : 9781789240573
ISBN-13 : 1789240573
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Book Synopsis The Slaughter of Farmed Animals by : Temple Grandin

Download or read book The Slaughter of Farmed Animals written by Temple Grandin and published by CABI. This book was released on 2020-06-03 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides both evidence-based scientific studies and practical guidance to enhance the welfare of cattle, pigs, sheep and poultry at slaughter. Temple Grandin and Michael Cockram have brought together a range of international experts to prepare chapters on philosophical and ethical views on the slaughter of farmed animals. These include welfare issues and their assessment, the condition of animals on arrival and their management during lairage, animal handling, methods of humane slaughter and assessment of unconsciousness. The book boldly tackles controversial issues around the compromises necessary when balancing animal welfare concerns with commercial realities, as well as religious slaughter. Chapters cover methods of stunning, pre-slaughter handling, equipment design, monitoring welfare with abattoir data and auditing methods. It is an important publication for those involved in implementing improvements in the humane slaughter of farmed animals and is recommended for veterinarians, students, abattoir managers and government regulators.


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