Horses aren’t the only equines that need to be transported from place to place. Donkeys are often hauled whether it is across the country or to a local show. However, few transporters take into consideration the special attention that donkeys require.
First and foremost, it’s important to understand that you can’t rush a donkey. If you […]
Many horse and livestock owners are affected by the rising costs of fuel and the added cost of fuel prices have forced some horse owners to reduce some of their summer activities, like hauling to horse shows and participating in trail rides. However, there are several things that horse owners can do to help […]
Planning a simple vacation can be a challenging task because there are many things that people will need to do before they leave their homes. Equine lovers that plan their vacations with their horses have many other things to plan for before leaving including preparing the horse for a long trip and ensuring that […]
Livestock is one of the most difficult types of item to transport. Unlike other types of cargo, each different species of livestock will have their own special requirements that must be met to insure that each animal arrives at it destination in pristine condition. One thing that the shipping industry is doing to […]
Most transporters know that no matter how gentle an animal may appear, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they will continue to act like this while you’re handling them and on the road. It’s important to understand how all livestock animals think and what their natural behaviors are so that you can be safe when loading, […]
The decision to ship livestock is also an important one as you want to make sure that your livestock are shipped safely and securely. Therefore it is important to make sure that you fine a reliable livestock shipper whom you can depend upon to ship your livestock in a safe and secure manner.
When considering […]
Transporting livestock can be a very stressful time period for both the owners and the animals. It is very easy for livestock to become stressed. One of the most stressful times on livestock is during the gathering process. The animals that are going to have the most stress during this time are the ones that […]
It is important to get your livestock to their final destination without any injuries. Everyone knows that injuries are going to happen, but there are some things that you can do to reduce the risk of your livestock being injured during transit.
The first thing that you should do is allow enough room between the […]
There are many different ways that livestock can be transported. The most common way is by trailer, but they can also be transported by rail car or plane. It does not matter how you choose to transport your livestock, but what does matter is that the vehicle is safe.
It is important that any transport […]
If you have been in the livestock business you will know that getting your livestock to their final destination is only part of the process. The next step is to unload them off of the trailer. Careful unloading of livestock is just as important as careful loading and transport. This can often times be a […]