The number of animals that can be humanely transported in a given trailer depends on several
\nfactors.81 More space is required per animal during hot weather as compared to cold weather.
\nUnshorn sheep and horned or antlered livestock require more space than short haired or polled
\nanimals. Ideally, animals should be similar in weights and accustomed to each other prior to
\nloading for transport.<\/p>\n
Recommended trucking densities range from about 3.5 sq. ft. (winter or short drives) to 4 sq. ft.
\n(summer or long drives) for 200 lb. market pigs and 4.5 sq. ft. (winter or short drive) to 5 sq. ft.
\nfor 250 lb. market pigs. Recommended trucking densities for shorn market lambs range from
\nabout 2.1 sq. ft. to 3.2 sq. ft. for 60 to 120 lb. lambs respectively while recommendations for
\nunshorn lambs range from ~2.25 sq. ft. to 3.35 sq. ft. for 60 to 120 lb. lambs respectively.<\/p>\n
Farmers should not over-crowd animals on a trailer. The below chart can help determine the
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