Description
| Product ID: | 9781603420280 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | Humane Livestock Handling |
| Subtitle: | Understanding livestock behavior and building facilities for healthier animals |
| Authors: | Author: Temple Grandin |
| Page Count: | 227 |
| Subjects: | Animal husbandry, Animal husbandry |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Reviews the natural behaviour and temperament of cattle. This book describes low-stress methods for moving cattle on pastures, paddocks, and feedlot pens. It features plans for various things from gate latches to chutes, corrals, and sorting pens for full-scale facilities. Discover how humanely handling your livestock can improve the day-to-day operation and profitability of your farm. Stressing the importance of understanding livestock behavior, Temple Grandin shows you how to develop a respectful working relationship with your animals to promote their health and productivity. With detailed construction plans for animal-friendly facilities of all sizes and dozens of low-stress methods for moving your livestock on pastures, padlocks, and feedlot pens, this guide has everything you need to know to create a comfortable atmosphere for thriving, happy livestock. |
| Imprint Name: | Storey Publishing LLC |
| Publisher Name: | Workman Publishing |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2008-06-18 |
