Effects of Flooring on Animal Health and Well-Being: Implications for Kenneled Dogs – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP

CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP – Funded by WORLD PET ASSOCIATION and PET FOOD INSTITUTE

An overview of the effects of flooring on the health, behavior, and welfare of dogs in kennels, potential improvements and recommended guidelines.

Croney, C., Daigle, C., Hurt, M., & Stella, J. (2015, March). VA-7 W – Effects of Flooring on Animal Health and Well-Being: Implications for Kenneled Dogs. Purdue Extension. Retrieved December 29, 2021, from https://extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/VA/VA-7-W.pdf

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Topic(s): Breeder Resource, Environment, Flooring, Kennel Design

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