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Individual Publication

Shrink

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Publication Number: LPM-00744

Author/Sponsor: Milan Shipka

Price: FREE

Short Description:
“Shrink” is the term given to the weight an animal loses when they are handled and hauled. This guide outlines a number of steps you can take to help minimize this costly weight loss. Tips covered include temperature monitoring, proper feeding and watering, stress reduction and other handling considerations.