Effects of Short Transport and Prolonged Fasting in Beef Calves
Marketing is a stressful process for beef calves, because they are removed from their environment, often weaned just before loading, loaded, transported, and unloaded. It also involves extended periods without food and water and mixing with unfamiliar animals in an unknown environment. Some studies...
Main Authors: | Viviana Bravo, Carmen Gallo, Gerardo Acosta-Jamett |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-10-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/10/170 |
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