Human-livestock interactions 2nd edition

Human-Livestock Interactions: The Stockperson and the Productivity and Welfare of Intensively Farmed Animals

Human-Livestock Interactions examines the relationship between stockpeople and intensively farmed animals, focusing on how human–animal interactions influence livestock welfare, productivity, and handler well-being. It presents research and practical applications involving dairy cows, veal calves, and poultry, with emphasis on stockperson training and improved animal management.

Key Features

• Human–livestock interactions
• Stockperson behavior and training
• Animal welfare and productivity
• Effects of handling on farm animals
• Effects on stockperson well-being
• Dairy cattle management
• Veal calf welfare
• Poultry welfare and management
• Practical applications of research
• Human–animal relationship science
• Animal behavior and ethology
• Farm management and welfare improvement