Characterization of carcass bruises in cattle in Northern Portugal, a preliminary study

The study of wounds in live cattle and carcass bruises can be used as welfare indicators at pre-slaughter stages (farm and transport). The knowledge about the aetiology for both wounds and bruises may develop strategies to reduce its prevalence, improve cattle welfare and decrease the economic losse...

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Main Authors: Pedro Teiga-Teixeira, Dina Moura, Juan García-Díez, Alexandra Esteves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2021.1957030