Three Canadian transport trials showed that providing a rest stop during long-distance transport provided no clear or consistent benefits for the health or welfare of feeder calves.
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Rest stops of no benefit to feeder calves during long hauls, according to researchers
Recent research confirms earlier findings that rest stops offer no health or welfare benefits to beef calves
New livestock transport rules now enforced
The CFIA says enforcement will be flexible while research continues into some feed, water and rest-stop requirements
Following a two-year education period to help livestock carriers adjust, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will now enforce transport regulations enacted Feb. 20, 2020. However, the agency noted that research into feed, water and rest-stop requirements for older beef calves and unweaned dairy calves is ongoing. “As such, the CFIA does not plan to prioritize […] Read more
Transport review focuses on travel time
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recently received a summary of the 9,500 comments on the proposed amendments
LONDON, Ont. — Canada’s humane transport regulation for livestock was developed in 1977, and 10 years ago the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said amendments were needed. Growing public interest in livestock transportation and its effects on animals has been expressed in the press and through social media, but updated regulations have moved at glacial speed. […] Read more
Shorter trips, more rest stops may not benefit animals
Veterinarian says respiratory disease is a major issue when moving cattle, and a rest stop allows more time for bacteria to incubate
Canadian livestock producers say shorter transportation times and rest stops could actually be worse for animals in transit. The beef, pork and poultry sectors recently took their concerns about proposed new transport regulations to the Commons agriculture committee. The regulations have not been changed since 1977 and amendments were released earlier this year after about […] Read more
CFIA dismisses injured cow claims
A Canadian Food Inspection Agency investigation is complete into an August report of an injured dairy cow aboard a livestock transport truck in Ontario. The agency said it followed up with the parties involved and found that one animal had a surface injury that did not compromise its health and well-being during transport. No enforcement […] Read more
Assessing cattle begins at loading
TORONTO — More research is needed to figure out why animals get hurt or die during transport. Preparation starts at the farm and continues until the animals are unloaded at the slaughter plant, where auditors including Jennifer Woods watch to see if animals walk off the trailer in good shape. “Transportation cannot be fairly assessed […] Read more
Trailer lift better for pig, hauler
Flat decks, rather than ramps, reduce animal stress and cleaning is easier on drivers
It’s been known for years that pigs don’t like ramps. They don’t like walking up them and they don’t like walking down them. After two years of research and development, a Manitoba trucking company may have a solution. Steve’s Livestock Transport of Blumenort has helped design a livestock trailer that uses hydraulic lifts rather than […] Read more
