Effects of conditioning, source, and rest on indicators of stress in beef cattle transported by road.
Consumers are increasingly concerned about the welfare of farm animals, especially during transportation. The Canadian transport regulations state that weaned cattle require an 8 h rest after 36 h of transport. There are, however, only a few studies that assess the effect of rest on the welfare of b...
Main Authors: | Daniela M Meléndez, Sonia Marti, Derek B Haley, Timothy D Schwinghamer, Karen S Schwartzkopf-Genswein |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2021-01-01
|
Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244854 |
Similar Items
-
Effect of transport and rest stop duration on the welfare of conditioned cattle transported by road.
by: Daniela M Meléndez, et al.
Published: (2020-01-01) -
Correlation between L-Lactate Concentrations in Beef Cattle, Obtained Using a Hand-Held Lactate Analyzer and a Lactate Assay Colorimetric Kit
by: Daniela M. Meléndez, et al.
Published: (2021-03-01) -
Characteristics of Loads of Cattle Stopping for Feed, Water and Rest during Long-Distance Transport in Canada
by: Hannah E. Flint, et al.
Published: (2014-03-01) -
Pharmacokinetics of oral and subcutaneous meloxicam: Effect on indicators of pain and inflammation after knife castration in weaned beef calves.
by: Daniela M Meléndez, et al.
Published: (2019-01-01) -
Effect of meloxicam and lidocaine administered alone or in combination on indicators of pain and distress during and after knife castration in weaned beef calves.
by: Daniela M Meléndez, et al.
Published: (2018-01-01)