Publication - Welfare Implications of Pig Transport : Journey Duration - Scientific background of current international standards

Titre en anglais
Welfare Implications of Pig Transport : Journey Duration - Scientific background of current international standards
Numéro de publication
10537E
Année de publication
2008
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Auteur(s)
Organisation
Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
Sujet(s)
Type
PDF électronique
Coût
Publication gratuite
Langue
Anglais
Région
Prairies (AB, MB, SK)
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Pages
1-35
ISBN
978-0-662-47796-9
Numéro de catalogue
A52-93/2-2008E-PDF
Sommaire en anglais
The purpose of this work is to review the existing recommendations, standards, laws and regulations on pig welfare during transport and to compare them with current scientific literature. We have focused on journey duration (including rest periods and supply of food and water) as a key issue during pig transport. Discussion on issues such as non-ambulatory animals or other animals not suited for transport (particularly early-weaned animals), pre-transport management, temperature and ventilation, and time in lairage issues are also included. We limit our comparison to Canada, the United States, the European Union (EU) (including the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland), South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
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