Characterization of carcass bruises in cattle in Northern Portugal, a preliminary study
The study of wounds in live cattle and carcass bruises can be used as welfare indicators at pre-slaughter stages (farm and transport). The knowledge about the aetiology for both wounds and bruises may develop strategies to reduce its prevalence, improve cattle welfare and decrease the economic losse...
Main Authors: | Pedro Teiga-Teixeira, Dina Moura, Juan García-Díez, Alexandra Esteves |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2021-01-01
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Series: | Italian Journal of Animal Science |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2021.1957030 |
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