Farm Animal Welfare in Canada: Major Problems and Prospects

Authors

Ian J.H. Duncan, University of GuelphFollow
Bernard E. Rollin, Colorado State University - Fort CollinsFollow

Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

2012

Abstract

The history of animal welfare in Europe and the negative effects of environmental factors and housing, handling and surgical procedures and genetic selection on the behaviour, health and welfare of livestock in Canada are presented.

Recommended Citation

Duncan, I. J. H., & Rollin, B. E. (2012). Farm animal welfare in Canada: major problems and prospects. What's on your plate? The hidden costs of industrial animal agriculture in Canada, 135-160.