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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2021-01-01
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Series: | Italian Journal of Animal Science |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2021.1957030 |