Review on transport of sows

Mette S Herskin; Isa Kernberger-Fischer; Marien A. Gerritzen

doi:10.5281/zenodo.7678702

Review on transport of sows

Mette S Herskin, Isa Kernberger-Fischer, Marien A. Gerritzen

Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences - ANIVET Behaviour, stress and welfare (BSW)

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Abstract

In this EURCAW-Pigs review, the scientific knowledge about sow transport is reviewed against the background of the relevant European legislation, including a discussion of preparation for transport, how sows are picked-up by vehicles and the journey to an abattoir. The final part of this review covers relevant legislation as well as the proposal of potential indicators of sow welfare during transport.

Original language	English

Publisher	The European Union Reference Centre for Animal Welfare Pigs (EURCAW-Pigs)
Number of pages	26
Commissioning body	European Union Reference Centre for Animal Welfare Pigs (EURCAW-Pigs).
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7678702
Publication status	Published - Jan 2023

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