Selected issues of transportation and loading animals on the farm in the opinion of farmers

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Anna Grontkowska
Monika Gębska


Keywords : animal welfare, meat quality, animal transport, loading, survey
Abstract
The paper aims to present opinions of farmers on selected issues related to transportation and loading animals on the farm. The research was conducted in 2017 using a questionnaire survey in 68 farms, mainly keeping cattle and pigs. Farmers declared more frequent use of specialized vehicles for transporting animals that provide such services (mainly for slaughter) than their own means of transport. According to the respondents, the family and drivers of vehicles transporting animals provided evidence of assistance in loading animals. During the loading, ramps of various types were used most often, mainly car with full covers (less frequent elevators), and various devices supporting the movement of animals. Loading usually took place in silence, although there was a difference between the loading of pigs and cattle. Pigs made loud noises much more often, and the urging of animals to move is usually done by voice. In terms of interest in the fate of animals leaving the farm, there was a significant difference.

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Grontkowska, A., & Gębska, M. (2017). Selected issues of transportation and loading animals on the farm in the opinion of farmers. Annals of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, 104(4), 151–163. https://doi.org/10.22630/RNR.2017.104.4.40
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