Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Land Transport of Pigs

Primary Industries Report Series 63

Illustrations 20 pages Publishers: CSIRO PUBLISHING / PISC (SCARM) 1998

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Description  | Contents  | Related Categories Description This Code of Practice is intended as a guide for people who are involved in transporting pigs. It is intended to encourage considerate treatment of the animals so that transport stress and injury are minimised at all stages of the transport operation. Contents Preface Introduction Responsibilities Minimising stress Pre-transport preparation of pigs Loading Transport design Loading density during transport Travel Rest periods Unloading Emergency euthanasia of pigs Related Categories Landlinks : eBooks Landlinks : Livestock - Pigs Landlinks : Livestock - Welfare & Health