guidelines for transporting animals Flashcards
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reasons for handling large animals
- vaccinations and dosing.
- branding.
- feeding.
-graze rotation. - selection.
- artificial insemination.
- help with the birth.
- cosmetics:
dehorning
de-beaking
shearing.
weighing.
poultry
- cleaning.
- plucking feathers.
- debeaking.
guidelines for transport
- correct and sufficient loading and unloading facilities.
- vehicles need to be maintained to prevent injury.
- reasons: move to a new farm/ abbatoir.
transportation permit info
- owners info: ID no, phone no, name and address, signature.
- type and description, no of animals.
- registration no, of the vehicle.
- destination and reason for transport.
- name and ID of driver/new owner.
- date.
why is transport traumatic
- leave the known environment.
- the new environment is unfamiliar.
- unknown conditions ( climate, vegetation, group size.)
special conditions for moving animals
SHEEP:
- need to drink before leaving.
- prevent dehydration.
COWS:
- need to settle before moving.
- will lower heads when calm.
- loss of balance causes injury.
PIGS:
- need light due to poor vision.
- need water and good ventilation.
- heat stress can be a problem.
general guidelines for transport
- group animals must socialize first.
- the floor must not be slippery.
- rails of a truck must be high enough.
- don’t transport on busy roads.
- loading zones must be safe and high enough.
- do not feed 12 hours prior.
- keep animals calm.
- don’t load animals too soon.
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handling facilities
- when loading onto ramps use spotlights for visibility.
- install rubber bumpers to reduce noise.
- pens should have man-gates so workers can escape.
- walking surfaces should be free of trip hazards.
- electric fencing can be used for temporary housing.
- fencing can be moved according to the condition of pasture.
colostrum
first milk secreted by animals.
incredibly high in nutrients- protein and fat.
also contains antibodies of mothers immune system.
also contains healthy intestinal bacteria which will help baby digest food.
CARING FOR FARM ANIMALS
calves: feeding: must drink within the first hour.
stay with mother for first 48 hours be fed every 8 hours.
colostrum must be a body temperature.
cage
watertight floors.
easily cleaned.
good lighting and ventilation.
room for movement.
camps
water food shade
caring for chicks
enough heat
chicks can’t regulate own temperature
sensitive to cold
feeding needs to be done in first 72 hours
(continue) caring for chicks
water troughs need to be cleaned twice a day easy access to enough clean water
