Effects of confinement and research needs to underpin welfare standards

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research

Volumn 2, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 213-218

  Barnett, John L ^a  

^a University of Melbourne and the Department of Primary Industries   (Australia)

Author keywords

animal welfare; confined animals; housing; legislation; pigs; poultry; quality assurance; welfare standards

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; SUIDAE;

EID: 36749018564     PISSN: 15587878     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.08.006     Document Type: Article

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