Effects of pre-slaughter handling, transportation, and nutrient supplementation on ostrich welfare and product quality

Ostriches (Struthio camelus) are the largest living birds with only two toes on each of two long feet that support a heavy body mass. This special anatomical feature creates problems for transporting ostriches. However, little research has been done to examine ostrich welfare during handling and tra...

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Main Author: Bejaei, Masoumeh
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/44712