Journeys, Journey Conditions, and Welfare Assessment of Unbroken (Unhandled) Horses on Arrival at a Slaughterhouse in Italy

Journeys, Journey Conditions, and Welfare Assessment of Unbroken (Unhandled) Horses on Arrival at a Slaughterhouse in Italy

Transportation of horses to slaughterhouses can pose a welfare concern, in particular when horses are unbroken/unhandled. This study aimed to describe their journeys and journey conditions, document their welfare status on arrival in a slaughterhouse in Italy, and investigate possible associations b...

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Main Authors: Martina Zappaterra, Leonardo Nanni Costa, Martina Felici, Michela Minero, Francesco Perniola, Daniele Tullio, Barbara Padalino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
ABMs
EBMs
horses
transport stress
journey conditions
welfare
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/16/2083

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