The Effect of Age, Stocking Density and Flooring during Transport on Welfare of Young Dairy Calves in Australia
Transport of young (‘bobby’) calves for slaughter is a contentious welfare issue for some sectors of the Australian community. Factors of age, stocking density and flooring need further research to develop appropriate welfare standards for transport of bobby calves. The objective of this study was t...
Main Authors: | Ellen C. Jongman, Kym L. Butler |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-04-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/4/2/184 |
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