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Periodically check the transport losses from your hog operation and/or sites.
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Be sure your truck drivers are certified under the Transport Quality Assurance to ensure they understand and follow the guidelines.
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Calculate the usable square footage of the transport trailer and develop a loading plan for the number of pigs being transported.
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Check ventilation in the trailer to ensure it is appropriate for current weather conditions.
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Develop written standard operating procedures and checklists for loading and transporting pigs.
Ways to Lower Pig Transport Losses
Periodically check the transport losses from your hog operation and/or sites. Be sure your truck drivers are certified under the Transport Quality Assurance to ensure they understand and follow the guidelines. Calculate the usable square footage of the transport trailer and develop a loading plan for the number of pigs being transported. Check ventilation in the trailer to ensure it is appropriate