The development of a prototype trailer was aimed to address emerging biosecurity risks and enhance animal welfare during transport through the optimization of a current prototype trailer design. Trailer improvements were focused on enhancement of environmental control and data logging systems as well the addition or modification of necessary features such as drinkers, misters, and lighting in the animal compartment of the trailer.
Modification of the prototype air-filtered trailer to enhance biosecurity and welfare of pigs during transport (full article)
