Transporting Cattle Safely

November 29, 2018

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The Presenters were:

Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein, Ph.D., Research Scientist at Agriculture Agri-Food Canada in Lethbridge

Video Guide:

00:00 - 02:31 : Welcome comments and agenda

02:31 - 26:00 : Effect of transport on beef cattle welfare

26:00 - 41:10 : Prevalence and risk factors of compromised and unfit cattle arriving at auction markets and abattoirs in Alberta

41:10 - 56:21 : Question and answer session

56:21 - 58:49 : How to stay connected with the BCRC and closing comments

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