What are the precautions for long-distance transport of live pigs?

1. It is best not to use outside vehicles that transport commercial pigs to carry breeding pigs.

2. Starting 24 hours before transporting breeding pigs, use a highly effective disinfectant to thoroughly disinfect the vehicle and equipment twice. Check every part of the vehicle to prevent breakdowns en route.

3. To prevent pigs from suffering from lack of oxygen, choose a vehicle with a high rear canopy as much as possible, and install guardrail partitions inside the vehicle to prevent pigs from piling up on each other during emergency braking.

4. Pig transport vehicles on long-distance trips should drive on expressways as much as possible to avoid traffic jams, and each vehicle should be equipped with two drivers who take turns driving; during driving, emergency braking should be avoided as much as possible. When loading and unloading pigs, be sure to pay attention and do not hit the pigs violently, as this can easily cause external injuries. Some pigs on long-distance transport will have trembling legs when they first get off the vehicle; pay attention to letting them recover slowly, and do not use force.

5. Be sure to provide the pigs with sufficient drinking water and feed; it is best not to drive continuously, and let the pigs have some rest time. For some restless and agitated pigs, a small amount of sedative can be injected to prevent the pigs from fighting each other and causing injuries.

6. It is best to have a veterinarian travel with the vehicle, bring commonly used medicines, and provide timely treatment when pigs become ill. Because pigs are affected by stress during transport and are very prone to illness, preparations for response must be made well.

Farms that carry out long-distance pig transport must pay attention to the above points, and do not cause unnecessary losses due to a moment of negligence.