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Book SynopsisEdited by world-renowned animal scientist Dr Temple Grandin, this practical book integrates scientific research and industry literature on cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats, deer, and horses, in both the developed and developing world, to provide a practical guide to humane handling and minimizing animal stress. Reviewing the latest research on transport systems, restraint methods and facilities for farms and slaughterhouses, this fully updated fifth edition of Livestock Handling and Transport includes five new chapters: The Introduction, Genetics and Handling, Goat Handling and Transport, Robotic Milking, and Transport of Livestock by Sea. There is also new coverage of temperament testing and change, the principles of good stockmanship as well as including new video material to further explain key information contained in the book. Key features include: - Edited by world-renowned animal scientist Temple Grandin. - Two new chapters on the testing and control of temperament and the principles of good stockmanship. - Online videos to further illustrate the key points.
Table of Contents1: The Importance of Stockmanship to Maintain High Standards for Handling and Transport of Livestock and Poultry (NEW) 2: Welfare of Transported Animals: Factors Influencing Welfare and Welfare Assessment 3: Stress Physiology of Livestock and Poultry During Transport 4: The Effect of Both Genetics and Previous Experiences on Livestock Behavior, Handling, and Temperament (NEW) 5: Behavioral Principles of Handling Beef Cattle and the Design of Corrals, Lairages, Races, and Loading Ramps 6: Behavior and Handling of Dairy Cows During Milking, Handling, and Transport 7: Robotic Milking of Cows and Other Livestock 8: Handling and Restraint of Cattle Raised in Close Association with People 9: Cattle Transport by Road 10: Handling and Transport of Cattle and Pigs in South America 11: Behavioral Principles of Sheep Handling 12: Design of Sheep Yards and Shearing Sheds 13: Sheep Transport 14: Dogs for Herding and Guarding Livestock 15: Goat Handling and Transport 16: Behavioral Principles of Pig Handling 17: Transport of Pigs 18: Improvements in the Welfare and Economics of Market Pig Transport 19: Handling and Transport of Horses 20: Deer and Bison Handling 21: Poultry Handling and Transport 22: Transport of Cattle, Sheep, and Other Livestock 23: Principles of Biosecurity During Transport, Handling, and Slaughter of Livestock and Poultry
