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Is the animal fit to load?
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Introduction
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Roles and ResponsibilitiesWho is the 'person in charge' of the animals?
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How to assess if the animal is fit to loadGood animal husbandry
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Preparing animals for transport
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Is it fit to load checklist
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Bobby Calves
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Feed and water requirements
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Managing effluent
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Loading densities
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Using firearms and penetrating captive bolts for euthanasia
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Confirming death
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Animals that are unfit to loadLamness
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Visual signs of injury or compromised welfare
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Blindness or eye disease
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Late pregnancy
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Emaciated, dehydrated or weak
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ConclusionConclusion
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Emaciated, dehydrated or weak
Meat & Livestock Australia February 16, 2024
Emaciated, deydrated or weak
*Note: Animals that are severely emaciated should not be transported. For more information on the implications of body condition of cattle fitness to load, refer to A National Guide to describing and managing cattle in low body condition.