Social Behaviour in Farm Animals

Keeling, K. L. (Editor)/ Gonyou, H. W. (Editor)/ Keeling, L. J. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0851993974 / ISBN 13: 9780851993973

Published by C A B Intl, 2001

About this Item

406 pages. 9.75x6.75x1.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Social Behaviour in Farm Animals
• Publisher: C A B Intl
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0851993974
• ISBN 13: 9780851993973
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.77 kilograms

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Synopsis

An understanding of social behaviour is increasingly necessary in farm animal husbandry as more animals are housed in groups rather than in individual stalls or pens. There may be economic or welfare reasons for such housing. This book is the first to specifically address this important subject. The chapters fall into three broad subject areas: concepts in social behaviour; species specific chapters; current issues. Authors include leading experts from Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand.- Animal welfare/behaviour issues are becoming increasingly important- Combines theoretical and practical details about the social behaviour of our most common farm species- Written by leading experts from around the world

About the Author

L. J. Keeling, Department of Animal Environment and Health, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Skara. H. W. Gonyou, Prairie Swine Centre, Saskatoon.