Hence, the livestock truck driver should always have in mind that different types of animals are handled in a different way. The handling practices should always be modified in order to meet the well-being of different types of animals.
In addition, truck drivers should be especially careful when loading and unloading tall animals. First of all, tall animals should never be loaded into a compartment not touching the ceiling.
Always have in mind that good handling procedures can improve the meat quality while at the same time reducing the carcass bruising.
3. Loading Density
The cost of livestock hauling is very high, that is the main reason why trucking companies are always loading the cattle as densely as possible.
Thereupon, every here and now this leads to little space which later on can lead to a potential risk for striking a balance of animal’s welfare as well as meat quality.
