Abattoir Practices and Animal Products Technology

BOAT OR SHIP

• The transportation of food animals by boat comes principally into consideration from across the sea and for this service specially equipped steamers are employed.
• Under favourable weather conditions no difficulties are encountered by boat the sheltering of animals is necessary.
•  Confinement of animals for long periods without unloading or without proper feeding and watering is prohibited under the prevention of cruelty to animals act.

       Minimum floor space required for different animals

Pig	4½ square feet
Sheep and goat	2 and 3/4th square feet
Calves	3½ square feet
Cattle	4½ x 2 and 1/6 = 16¼ square feet

• Large and small cattle and animals of different species must be separated by partitions.
• Animals undertaking a journey of 24 hours or more must be fed and watered before hand. And if the journey is of 36 hours duration they must be fed and watered in transit.
•  Water assists all animals to withstand heat.
• Fowls must only be transported in cages or other airy receptacles. Their transport in sacks should be prohibited and also tying and carrying by their feet.
• Amongst food animals fat pigs are most likely to suffer during transport as their heat eliminating powers are very limited and they soon succumb to over exertion.
• In case of sheep frequent inspection during journey is advisable as they are frequently found dead due to suffocation.