Mortality during Transport of Pigs Subjected to Long Journeys: A Study in a Large European Abattoir

To date, especially in Europe, few studies have analysed the implications of long journeys on pig welfare and economic losses, expressed in terms of transport mortality. This study retrospectively analysed data collected from slaughtering registers and travel journals in a large Italian abattoir. We...

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Main Authors: Eleonora Marti, Eleonora Nannoni, Giulio Visentin, Luca Sardi, Giovanna Martelli, Simona Belperio, Gaetano Liuzzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/9/11/590