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The welfare significance of the castration of cattle: A review

KJ Stafford Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
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DJ Mellor Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre, Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Pages 271-278 | Received 23 May 2005, Accepted 29 Jul 2005, Published online: 18 Feb 2011

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