Application of Methods to Assess Animal Welfare and Suffering Caused by Infectious Diseases in Cattle and Swine Populations
Control of infectious diseases in livestock has often been motivated by food safety concerns and the economic impact on livestock production. However, diseases may also affect animal welfare. We present an approach to quantify the effect of five infectious diseases on animal welfare in cattle (three...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/11/3017 |