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Pigs Welfare in Practice

By Irene Camerlink
Series: Welfare in Practice
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Pigs Welfare in Practice by Irene Camerlink explores the ethical and practical dimensions of pig welfare within farm settings. The book delves into various aspects of animal care, including housing, health management, and social behaviour. It offers insights from experts in the field, combining scientific research with practical guidance to improve the wellbeing of pigs.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in animal welfare, particularly focusing on pigs. This informative work delves into practical aspects of pig welfare, combining scientific research with real-world applications, making it ideal for those involved in animal husbandry, veterinary science, or anyone passionate about ethical farming practices.

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A concise practical handbook on high welfare standards in pig farming for people who work directly with animals.

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Pigs Welfare in Practice is a concise practical handbook on high welfare standards in pig farming, designed for those who work directly with animals. This guide aims to enhance animal health and farm profitability by introducing good husbandry practices and discovering low-cost solutions to improve animal welfare.

Targeted at farmers, stockmen, food industry personnel, and agricultural students, the book elaborates on the significance of welfare for both the animal and the farm. It describes what good welfare looks like, outlines how to measure welfare in practice using various assessment tools, and offers practical advice on improving welfare for pigs.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789181050

Publisher: 5M Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: 5M Books Ltd

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 206.0mm

Weight: 237g

Pages: 120

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About the Author

Dr Irene Camerlink is ethologist at Scotland's Rural College. She has done research on pig behaviour and welfare for over 10 years, with an emphasis on both harmful and positive interactions between animals. She has published over 20 papers on this subject in scientific journals.

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