Abstract

Industrialized cattle production is presently the subject of great changes, which in some respects have great detrimental impact on the animals. Modern intensive production systems often disregard the animals' behavioural needs, causing unnecessary stress and disease. In the light of Swedish cattle husbandry standards, housing, management, feeding, transport and slaughter practices, and animal welfare legislation are discussed, focusing on some specific welfare-related problems. Implications for future cattle husbandry are presented, heading for a sustainable food production

Published in

Proceedings of the XI International Congress in Animal Hygiene
2003, number: 1, pages: 67-79
Publisher: ISAH

Conference

XI International Congress in Animal Hygiene

SLU Authors

• Hultgren, Jan

  • Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Veterinary Science
Animal and Dairy Science


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https://res.slu.se/id/publ/2704