Live performances in Piemontese young bulls under different rearing systems

Abstract

The rearing and fattening period of the Piemontese young bulls is traditionally carried out in tied stall, also for satisfy the butchers’ and dealers’ request. However, the European regulation on animal welfare (D 97/2/CE; D 98/58/CE; REG 99/1804 CE) lays down the minimum standards for the protection of calves and provides the free rearing system....

Keywords

• rearing systems, live performances, Piemontese young bulls.