This book provides a general review of current knowledge of the welfare of farmed animals, including fish, as this impacts upon meat quality. It represents a textbook for graduate level courses in animal welfare or meat science, but will also be of interest to a wide range of re…
This book is intended to be a reference text that covers all aspects of pig production, on the basis of scientific results. All aspects of animal welfare with respect to pigs are discussed, from genetic selection and breeding to transportation and slaughter. Through scientific e…
This book, composed of 14 chapters, aims to provide basic information which contributes to the understanding of camel meat production. Topics discussed include camel taxonomy, history and worldwide distribution; camel nutrition and growth; slaughtering and processing; carcass an…
This 300-page book consisting of 26 chapters is a fully updated edition (9th) of highly informative material on the production of farmed rabbits. The book concerns rabbits raised and bred for meat and fur, and management of pet and show rabbits. Beginning with an introduction on…
The welfare of egg-producing poultry is a topic of great concern to the poultry industry and to researchers in applied animal behaviour. It is also subject to increased legislation. Issues such as battery cages, space requirements, access to daylight and ''free-range'' eggs have…
Ahmad Karaouni operates Nature's Bounty, a USDA-certified halal slaughterhouse in Vacaville, California, where he offers grass-fed and grass-finished animals that remain free of hormones and antibiotics. Karaouni's commitment to sustainable slaughter places him in conversation w…
This book focuses on the effects of biosecurity, genetics, structural designs of areas in the farm and slaughterhouse, proper handling, and proper transport of animals on the welfare, physiology, behaviour, health, and economics of livestock animals.
