Author Topic: Taking sheep to abattoir in horse trailer (Read 4589 times)

Emmam · « **on:** May 07, 2014, 06:50:41 pm »

In the past, a local farmer has taken our lambs to the local abattoir for us in his livestock trailer. I have an ifor Williams 505 horse trailer - does anyone know if I am allowed to use this to take one wether to the abattoir (about 30 mins drive)? Thank you.

devonlad · « **Reply #1 on:** May 07, 2014, 07:16:24 pm »

don't see why not. I think if its longer than about 9 feet inside recommended good practice is to separate it to stop him rattling around in too big a space. we took a few pigs to the abbatoir in a horse box before- no problem. got a ramp- enough space- fine

mowhaugh · « **Reply #2 on:** May 07, 2014, 07:39:45 pm »

Hmm, not sure - what do the rules say about gates on the sides of the ramps, and to stop it comming straight out when you drop the ramp? Agree you would also need to make a smaller space, perhaps in front of the breast bars. Common sense says yes, it would be completely fine, but sure someone who knows the rules properly will be along soon.

trish.farm · « **Reply #3 on:** May 07, 2014, 07:42:49 pm »

I have taken pigs to an abattoir in a horse trailer, and always move my sheep around in a horse trailer.

Treud na Mara · « **Reply #4 on:** May 07, 2014, 08:07:42 pm »

We managed fine by using some lamb hurdles tied up inside to make a smaller space - tied together with baler twine. OH managed the knotting to make sure all was secure. We also rigged up two of the hurdles, one each side of the ramp for loading and unloading.