Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 6 , Pages 213-218 , November 2007

Effects of confinement and research needs to underpin welfare standards

  • John L. Barnett, BSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: John L. Barnett, BSc, PhD, Animal Welfare Science Centre, Primary Industries Research Victoria, Werribee Centre, 600 Sneydes Road, Werribee, Victoria, Australia 3030.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.08.006

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 6 , Pages 213-218 , November 2007

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