Effects of extreme temperature conditions on mortality rates in slaughter pigs during transport

dc.contributor	Abraham, CS
dc.contributor	Lakos, ZS
dc.contributor	Mika, J
dc.contributor	Miskucza, M
dc.contributor	Szucs, E
dc.date.accessioned	2012-01-25T12:32:20Z
dc.date.available	2012-01-25T12:32:20Z
dc.date.issued	2002
dc.identifier.citation	Proc. Aust. Soc. Anim. Prod. (2002) 24: 269
dc.identifier.uri	http://livestocklibrary.com.au/handle/1234/9054
dc.description.abstract	The aim of this study was to the establish effects of the selected meteorological factors on transport loss in pigs. Daily transport data of 3 large scale pig producers, from farm to abattoir has been analysed for a 2 year period. Shipping distance was the same for each farm. Pigs on Farm A belonged to a stress susceptible hybrid whereas pigs on Farm B and C were stress resistant strains. Mortality rate for each lorry was recorded. The study was conducted at the Gyula Packing Plant (Hungary). Daily meteorological data recordings included daily minimum, maximum and average temperature values, relative humidity and precipitation.
dc.publisher	ASAP
dc.source.uri	http://www.asap.asn.au/livestocklibrary/2002/abraham1C.pdf
dc.subject	Hungary
dc.subject	Minimum temperatures
dc.title	Effects of extreme temperature conditions on mortality rates in slaughter pigs during transport
dc.type	Research
dc.identifier.volume	24
dc.identifier.page	269