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Livestock transport
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Moving livestock: purpose built stock trucks, trailers towed behind a car, vans and pickups. The haulier states what he loads into, how many head fit in one run, and whether he takes cross regional and long distance work, alongside the radius and the open days. Charging is usually per run rather than per head, so a full load and loading arranged in advance pay off: a ramp, a holding pen and a pair of helpers. Ask separately about paperwork, because moving animals between districts and regions goes through the veterinary service and is done before departure, not on the road.
How are animals prepared for the road?
Do not fill them up right before loading, water them before departure, and give a rest break on a long leg. Crowding and heat do more harm than the journey itself, so the deck is never packed tight.
How many head fit in a load?
The haulier gives a head count per run and the sums follow that figure. It depends on the body of the vehicle and on the size of the animals, since a ram and a calf do not stand in the same space.
Who answers if an animal is injured?
Settle that before loading. The site is not a party to the carriage and carries no responsibility for the run itself, so the terms are yours to fix with the haulier.
Is cross regional work available?
Yes, the card carries a flag for cross regional and long distance runs. Such trips come cheaper when they fit around a return load, so ask the haulier about his travel schedule.