Cattle and Swine Trucking Guide for Exporters
CONTENTS
Introduction
Preconditioning
Feeding and Watering
Veterinary Care
Stress Reduction
Transport
Vehicles
Vehicles'
Description
Vehicles'
Construction and Accessories
Legal Limitations
on Operation of Trucks
Preparation
of Transport Vehicles to Carry Animals
Bedding
Ventilation and Temperature Considerations
Cleaning
Maintenance
of Transport Vehicles
Loading
Loading Facilities
Loading Chutes
Minimize
Stress During Loading
Stocking Densities
Separation of
Animals When Loading
Qualifications
for Livestock Handlers
Care
During Transit
Good Practices For Drivers
What To Do During Adverse Weather
Maximum Transit Time
Use of Rest Stops
Unloading
General
Considerations for Unloading
Unloading
Chutes and Facilities
Post-transit
Feeding, Watering, and Coordination
General
Considerations
Cattle
Swine
In Summary
References
Appendix A:
Handling Downed Animals
Appendix B:
Nationwide List of Rest Stops
Appendix C:
Livestock Weather Safety Index
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