Cattle Transport Flashcards
some reasons why transport is so stressful
new environment and animals
confined space
feed and water restriction
animal protection act wording
no person should cause or permit animal to be in distress
everyone in contact with the animal must know and comply with regulations including
transportation act
provincial leg
trained and competent to work with animals
major reasons for delay
border
departure
unloading
driver rest stop
compromised cattle
animals with reduced capacity to withstand stress of transport
only transport with specific provisions, euth, or slaughter
unfit animals
animals with high risk of undue suffering
may only be transported for veterinary care
special provision examples
load last unload first
additional bedding
segregation
transport locally
cattle risk assesment
current state of animal
total time witout feed and water
foreseeable delays
forseeable weather and road conditions
driver skills, experience, prep
animal health exponentially worsens after ___hr on trailer, or when ambient temp is
30hr
<-21, >30 ish
transport length influence on shrink
longer transport, more shrink
max transport duration for young, adult, and compromised cattle
what if longer than this
12 hr young calves
36hr grown cattle
12hr compromised cattle
if longer, require unloading, feed water, and 8hr rest
transfer of care document
written document ensuring individual in charge is clearly identified and is accountable for welfare decisions
