LWMP 2006 Transporting Sheep

LWMP 2006: Transporting Sheep

Description

Transporting Sheep studies the methods and procedures used in transporting sheep from one location to another. These methods, procedures and care will help to reduce physical and financial loss occurring from transportation.

Management Credits

1

Topics to be Covered

1. Methods of transporting sheep

2. Cost of transporting

3. Health regulations involved with transporting sheep

4. Post hauling care and management of sheep and stress factors to consider.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe post hauling care and management of sheep.

2. Explain monitoring of stress and health of transported sheep.

3. Describe effects of stage of production and loading techniques on well-being of sheep.

4. Describe effects of weather and distance hauled on well-being of sheep.

5. Determine health regulations involved with transporting sheep.

6. Determine costs and insurance considerations involved with transporting sheep.

7. Describe methods of transporting sheep.

8. Implement an effective post-hauling care and management plan.

9. Monitor stress and health of transported sheep.