http://www.livestocktransportblog.com Information on Equine and Livestock Hauling and Handling Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:05:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The technical summer season may be dwindling down, but the heat is definitely not.  In many parts of the country, cities and states are still seeing temperatures in the upper 90s and even 100s.  With the heat and humidity, horses being transported for long distances, especially in climates they are ... http://www.livestocktransportblog.com/2008/09/does-your-horse-need-electrolytes-while-traveling/ 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 ... http://www.livestocktransportblog.com/2008/08/tips-for-loading-donkeys/ 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 ... http://www.livestocktransportblog.com/2008/07/reducing-fuel-costs-when-transporting-livestock/ As the summer months approach, many horse owners will be hitting the road for some type of equine related activity.  There are several things that owners can do to ensure that their horses remain safe during all aspects of the journey. One of the most important things that horse owners can ... http://www.livestocktransportblog.com/2008/06/keeping-horses-safe-before-during-and-after-returning-home-from-a-trip/ 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 ... http://www.livestocktransportblog.com/2008/05/avoiding-tire-troubles-on-the-road/ This is the time of year when many horse owners will do the most hauling. Some horse owners will travel to some type of horse related competition while other owners will travel many miles to send their broodmares to breeding farms. Whatever the reason for hitting the road, ... http://www.livestocktransportblog.com/2008/04/things-to-do-to-avoid-stress-and-fatigue-when-hauling-a-horse/ 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 ... http://www.livestocktransportblog.com/2008/03/providing-training-to-livestock-haulers/ With breeding season just around the corner, many mare owners will be forced to haul their mares to breeding farms with a new foal on their side. While traveling is a stressful experience for any horse, it can be especially stressful for a new baby. This is why ... http://www.livestocktransportblog.com/2008/02/transporting-mares-and-foals/ 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 ... http://www.livestocktransportblog.com/2008/01/handling-livestock-safely/ 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 ... http://www.livestocktransportblog.com/2007/12/tips-for-choosing-a-livestock-hauler/