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Welfare Of Pigs: From Birth to Slaughter [Hardcover]

Luigi Faucitano (Editor), Allan L. Schaefer (Editor)


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9086860664 978-9086860661 February 18, 2008 1
The current scientific literature contains reviews and articles on specific aspects of pig production and farm animal welfare. This book is intended to be a reference text that covers all aspects of pig production, on the basis of scientific results. This work contains current, easy-to-understand scientific reviews on animal welfare with over 700 specific references to animal welfare. All aspects of animal welfare with respect to pigs are discussed, from genetic selection and breeding to transportation and slaughter. This work was written by scientific experts renowned for their knowledge and work in the area of pig welfare.Their common goal was to provide an in-depth review and empirical assessment of pig production concepts, knowledge and techniques in use today. Through scientific examples, the authors explain how improving animal welfare increases profitability. This work is intended for academics, researchers, students, animal welfare associations, industry and anyone who is involved in the production chain or concerned about the welfare of pigs being raised on farms.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 315 pages
  • Publisher: Wageningen Academic Publishers; 1 edition (February 18, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9086860664
  • ISBN-13: 978-9086860661
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.7 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,832,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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