The Effect of Transportation Dynamics on Cattle Welfare and Beef Quality

Authors

  • Laura Warren Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
  • Ira Mandell Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
  • Tina Widowski Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
  • Ken Bateman Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20084464

Keywords:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency, livestock transportation, slaughter cattle, Canada

Abstract

In 2006, the Ontario Cattlemen's Association invited research proposals on cattle transportation as a result of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's review of the current legislation for livestock transportation contained within the Health of Animals Act. We describe here a benchmark study to investigate slaughter cattle transportation conditions in Canada.

Cover image of the 41st Conference Proceedings: A herd of cattle standing in the field, framed by a cloudy sky. Yellow background.

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Published

2008-09-25

Issue

2008

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