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Transport and Care of Livestock

These fact sheets have been developed to provide basic information about the transport and care of livestock and horses purchased from private and commercial sales.

They are aimed at hobby farmers and small land holders and contain information about the transportation requirements of each species, acceptable handling practices and
guidelines for the care of livestock once they are transported to their final home. The included guidlines discuss space allowances, shade/shelter requirements, feed and water
requirements, as well as property and stock identification requirements.

These fact sheets form part of a comprehensive package to improve the welfare of livestock and horses at saleyards and beyond.

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the documents below. A free copy can be downloaded from Adobe Acrobat (external link)

Livestock Welfare at Saleyards - Responsibilities of farmers, agents, owners, saleyards staff and transportersLivestock Welfare at Saleyards (PDF 71KB)
Transportation and Care of Cattle Purchased from Private or Commercial SaleTransportation & Care of Cattle (PDF 89KB)
Transportation and Care of Goats Purchased from Private or Commercial SaleTransportation & Care of Goats (PDF 103KB)
Transportation and Care of Horses Purchased from Private or Commercial SaleTransportation & Care of Horses (PDF 100KB)
Transportation and Care of Pigs Purchased from Private or Commercial SaleTransportation & Care of Pigs (PDF 103KB)
Transportation and Care of Poultry Purchased from Private or Commercial SaleTransportation & Care of Poultry (PDF 68KB)
Transportation and Care of Sheep Purchased from Private or Commercial SaleTransportation & Care of Sheep (PDF 162KB)




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