Stocking density in cattle shipments and animal health and performance - an assessment of existing data
| Project start date: | 15 October 2007 |
| Project end date: | 28 February 2008 |
| Publication date: | 09 August 2011 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Grassfed cattle, Grainfed cattle |
| Relevant regions: | International |
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Summary
This pilot project used currently available data from a sample of recent short-haul voyages from Australia conducted by two cattle exporting companies, to assess the potential for using this type of data in future observational studies and controlled trials to evaluate effects of varying stocking densities on various indicators of welfare. Nineteen live cattle export voyages were selected by two exporting companies and relevant records for these voyages studied.
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| Project manager: | David Beatty |
| Primary researcher: | UniQuest Pty Limited |
