Qualitative Behavioural Assessment as a Method to Identify Potential Stressors during Commercial Sheep Transport

Qualitative Behavioural Assessment as a Method to Identify Potential Stressors during Commercial Sheep Transport

Land transport is an unavoidable experience for most livestock, yet there is limited research comparing animal welfare under different conditions. We video recorded sheep responses during short (2 h) commercial road transport journeys. Using Qualitative Behavioural Assessment, observers (blinded to...

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Main Authors:	Teresa Collins, Catherine A. Stockman, Anne L. Barnes, David W. Miller, Sarah L. Wickham, Patricia A. Fleming
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:	Animals
Subjects:	qualitative behavioural assessment QBA sheep transport behaviour
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/8/11/209

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