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A re-evaluation of the need to stun calves prior to slaughter by ventral-neck incision: An introductory review

DJ Mellor Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]; Institute of Food, Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand
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TJ Gibson Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]; Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand; Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Herts, AL9 7TA, United Kingdom
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CB Johnson Animal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]; Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, 4442, New Zealand
Pages 74-76 | Received 09 Sep 2008, Accepted 18 Feb 2009, Published online: 16 Feb 2011

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