A review of the road transport of cattle
- 20 February 1999
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Veterinary Record
- Vol. 144 (8) , 197-201
- https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.144.8.197
Abstract
The transport of farm animals has been the subject of much research in recent years. This paper reviews the recent scientific literature pertinent to the road transport of cattle. The state of knowledge is summarised and recommendations for best practice based upon this are given. Areas which require further work are also identified.Keywords
Funding Information
- Ministerio de Agricultura y Pesca, Alimentación y Medio Ambiente
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