NR ZEWI

AU Whiting,T.L.; Brandt,S.

TI Minimum space allowance for transportation of swine by road

QU Canadian Veterinary Journal - La Revue Vétérinaire Canadienne 2002 Mar; 43(3): 207-212

PT Article

AB Space allowance for animals in transit is a consistent concern in many countries that are developing codes of practice and regulations to assure humane treatment of food producing animals. The minimum space allowance requirements for a broad size range of swine in transit has not been well described or scientifically substantiated. A maximal loading pressure recommendation for pigs weighing from 5 to 250 kg was derived by a consultative process involving the swine transportation industry, animal welfare groups, and a literature review. The recommended maximal loading pressure under ideal conditions for swine loaded in groups can be described as a hoerl model y = (37.53)(0.9969)(W)(W-0.5008), where y = loading pressure in kg body weight/m(2) and W = average animal body weight in kilograms.

AD T.L.Whiting, Manitoba Agr & Food, Vet Lab, Serv Branch, 545 Univ Crescent, Winnipeg, MB R3T 5S6, Canada.

SP englisch

PO Canada

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