Too much stress when transporting cattle hinders the immune system, making them more vulnerable to disease. This article shares best practices from a cattle trucking company. Preweaning, prehandling and sorting, and being prepared before the truck arrives is prioritized to help the cattle remain calm, relaxed and load quietly onto the trucks.
Source: Baldy Advantage, October 2024. Link.
Reducing transport stress is a systems approach that begins before the trucks arrive.”
INSIGHTS: Livestock practices can use articles like this to educate clients who struggle with planning for hauling. Consider leaving a few copies of the article at the local coffee stop.
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