Problems and solutions to horse transportation - Animal ...
Problems and solutions to horse transportation - Animal ...
Problems and solutions to horse transportation - Animal ...
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Characteristics <strong>Problems</strong> Solutions<br />
Stress<br />
� “A reflex response that occurs inevitably<br />
when animals are exposed <strong>to</strong> adverse<br />
environmental conditions“ (Minka, 2009)<br />
� Main source:<br />
� unfavorable temperature <strong>and</strong> humidity<br />
� noise <strong>and</strong> vibrations of moving truck<br />
� lengthy journey<br />
� poor air quality inside the truck<br />
� restricted space <strong>and</strong> movement isolation<br />
� loading/unloading<br />
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