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Starting with keeping records of dead animals up to keeping records of producers accountable for the losses.
Pre-loading precautions: There are a number of simple procedures that can be implemented in order to perform successful loading of livestock.
Let’s take a look at the table:
| Pre-Mixing Of Cattle Or Pigs | Cattle should be mixed in a pen 24 hours before the loading process takes place. The pigs should be mixed from different pens together before loading. |
| Feeding and Watering Before Livestock Hauling | Truck drivers should get informed which animal species are allowed to be fed and watered before livestock hauling takes place. Note: Pigs should not be fed before transportation. |
| Horned and Hornless Animals Should Not Be Mixed | Different species should not be mixed; Some species can travel together but they should be separated by a partition. |
| Animals That Cannot Stand Up The Rigors of Transport | Diseased, injured, emaciated and heavily pregnant animals should not be transported. |
| Portable Ramps | Livestock trailers should be fitted with a portable ramp to facilitate emergency offloading in case of prolonged breakdowns. |
