Abstract:
The aim of this study was to the establish effects of the selected meteorological factors on transport loss in pigs. Daily transport data of 3 large scale pig producers, from farm to abattoir has been analysed for a 2 year period. Shipping distance was the same for each farm. Pigs on Farm A belonged to a stress susceptible hybrid whereas pigs on Farm B and C were stress resistant strains. Mortality rate for each lorry was recorded. The study was conducted at the Gyula Packing Plant (Hungary). Daily meteorological data recordings included daily minimum, maximum and average temperature values, relative humidity and precipitation.
