Should the transportation of animals to slaughter, be improved?

By: Lindsey Mullins

The transportation of animals from the farms to slaughter houses has so much room for improvement.

Most important factors in transporting

• Animal condition• How many animals are being transported• Distance of transport

Good management combined with well-designed equipment must be used together to insure adequate

animal welfare during transport and slaughter

Most animals are transported in double deck trailers. These trailers are fine for goats, sheep, and pigs. They’re not suitable for horses and

cows.

Double deck trailers

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Trailers that are traveling long distances require a rest stop every

32 hours.

The most over looked factor of animals on the way to the

slaughter house, is there condition.

Animal condition

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