This book brings together the latest research data and practical information on animal handling, restraint methods and the design of facilities and transport. P

Handling and transport present some of the most severe stresses that farmed animals are likely to experience. There is growing interest in this subject, for rea

Completely revised, updated and with four new chapters on sustainability, new technologies, precision agriculture and the future of animal welfare. This book is

Around 60 billion animals are bred for food each year worldwide and more than a billion are transported, often over long distances, every week. However, awarene

Arranging the transportation of animals at research facilities is often an ordeal. There is a confusing patchwork of local, national, and international regulati