Format:
Online-Ressource (207 p)
,
ill. (some col.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. Palo Alto, Calif ebrary 2013 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
ISBN:
9789086865918
Content:
The objective of this book is to provide a scientifically-based outline for how to evaluate the welfare of pigs at a farm level. Attention is focused on the assessment of the validation of the inferred indicators and parameters, and the validity, reliability and the feasibility of the measuring methods. The book includes mainly animal-based parameters, although other environmentally-based and management-based parameters are also described. These issues are elaborated by well-known experts in their field of work, i.e. fundamental and applied research on all aspects related to the production of pigs. This unique approach has added-value compared to other books because ideas developed in laboratory conditions are discussed here in relation to constraints experienced in field work. Readers from various disciplines will find this critical analysis of the on-farm monitoring of pig welfare useful in relation to the development of certification procedures, the evaluation of production systems (farm, transport, slaughter), the analysis and solving of welfare related problems and in the development of new research projects
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
,
English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9086860257=9789086860258
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe On farm monitoring of pig welfare Leiden : Brill | Wageningen Academic, 2007 ISBN 9789086860258
Language:
English
DOI:
10.3920/978-90-8686-591-8
URL:
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