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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-10-01
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Series: | Veterinary Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/9/11/590 |