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Influence of stress reactions on the physiological state of young cattle

M. Lutsenko, I. Lastovska, L. Kosior
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Abstract

Modern conditions of livestock transportation by road, rail, air and sea transport are presented. The issue of well-being, stress, adaptation to the conditions in which animals are during transportation is revealed. The state of animal protection at the legislative level of Ukraine and EU directives is analyzed. The practical aspects of animal welfare relate to the preparation, assessment and selection of animals before transport, as well as the provision of adequate housing and rest conditions for recovery after transport

Keywords

transportation, stress, adaptation, livestock, international transportation, stressors, welfare factors, animal protection

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Lutsenko, M., Lastovska, I., & Kosior, L. (2023). Influence of stress reactions on the physiological state of young cattle. Scientific Reports of the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, 19(3). https://doi.org/10.31548/dopovidi3(103).2023.010
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