Transport conditions of fattening pigs from farm to slaughterhouse : transport of pigs for more than 8 hours at two space allowances
Autor: | Gerritzen, M.A., Marahrens, M.A., Steinkamp, K., Reimert, H.G.M., van der Werf, J.T.N., Hindle, V.A. |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2012 |
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Popis: | An investigation of travelling conditions of slaughter pigs during 8 long (>8h) journeys across Germany. Animals were transported at two loading densities. Observations of physiological (heart activity, blood parameters, body temperature) and behavioural responses (posture, fighting) weremade together with registration of environmental aspects (including indoor and outdoor temperature, wind speed, humidity, weather conditions). Driving conditions were also registered. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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