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Scientific assessment of animal welfare

PH HemsworthAnimal Welfare Science Centre, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria3010, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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DJ MellorAnimal Welfare Science and Bioethics Centre, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Palmerston North4442, New Zealand
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GM CroninFaculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Camden, NSW2570, Australia
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AJ TilbrookAnimal Welfare Science Centre, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria3010, Australia;South Australian Research and Development Institute, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy, South Australia5371, Australia
Pages 24-30 | Received 12 Nov 2013, Accepted 10 Sep 2014, Published online: 11 Dec 2014

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