Serum stress parameters in pigs transported to slaughter under commercial conditions in different seasons

To determine the influence of slaughter transports carried out under commercial conditions, 162 pigs weighing 98 kg and of both sexes were studied. A total of seven transports were performed in summer and in winter conditions, with durations of 1 h and 13 h 15 min within each season. Cortisol, gluco...

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Main Authors: X. Averos, A. Herranz, R. Sanchez, J.X. Comella, L.F. Gosalvez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2007-08-01
Series:Veterinární Medicína
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Online Access:https://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/vet-200708-0002_serum-stress-parameters-in-pigs-transported-to-slaughter-under-commercial-conditions-in-different-seasons.php