post farm gate welfare and assessing farm animal welfare Flashcards
whos responsibility is it to make sure the animal is fit to transport and the vehicle is fir to transport animals?
OV
what does WATO stand for?
welfare of animals order 2006
what is stated in the welfare of animals at the time of killing regulations schedule 1 part 3? (what animals should not be transported)
animal that have experienced pain or suffering and un-weaned animals not eating solid feed should not be transported
what does annex 3 rules for slaughterhouse say
the arrival and mocing of animals and the welfare conditions of animals need to be assessed by the animal welfare officer
annex 1 chapter 1 - sick or i injured animals are fit to transport if:
only slightly ill or injured and transrot would not cause any additional suffering
according to shedule part 3 general requirements, whos responsibility is ti to ensure animals are protected from weather conditions and any sick animals are kept apart
business operator
what is the maximum steepness of slope a ramp can be for transporting pigs?
20 degrees
what factors will result in a higher mortality rate on journey
longer journery and higher stocking rate
what is thermal comfort zone
conditions where a bird can maintain its body temperature and not have to shiver or pant to do so
how many birds does the average broiler lorry transport?
5000-392
in a broiler lorry how many birds can fit in a drawer
28 (264 drawers per lorry)
on a lorry of 6000 birds what would be the thermal load
60-90kw with 63kg water production
how much heat and water does a single bird produce
10-15 watts heat and 10.5g/h water
at what body temperature would a bird become hypothermic
less than 30 degrees
what is the normal body tmperature for a chicken
41.5
