Transportation of pigs needs a great deal of utmost care strictly adhere to as to safety of pigs and involves careful handling. The following precautionary measures are recommended while driven & transporting pigs:
1. Pigs to be transported should not be fed 12 hours before loading.
2. Provide a loading ram if many pigs are to be transported at once to the market. The loading ram should be properly designed to be at the same height with the cart, truck or trailer.
3. Handle pigs with uttermost care.
4. Spray with cold water before loading,if possible.
5. Load and travel early in the morning for short journeys or in the evening for all night journeys. This is to ensure that journeys are made during the cooler parts of the day.
6. The truck to be used should be covered but with provision for adequate ventilation and bedding on the floor.
7. Mixing pigs of different sizes,ages and herds should be avoided.Similar considerations should also apply at the lairage (i.e. where pigs are held prior to slaughter). The pigs should be handled and driven with care.
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