Development of a manual of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the long distance land transport of cattle

Summary

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This  manual briefly describes how to use Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to  protect animal welfare during long distance land transport. Long distance  transport in Indonesia is generally defined as journeys that cannot be  completed within 48 hours. It provides an overview of the transport process  and lists the desired animal welfare outcomes.  
The requirements of the  World Animal Health Organisation (OIE) standard are covered in this chapter  and throughout the individual SOPs. It comprises an introduction and four  standard operating procedures relating to management of Australian cattle  during long distance transport. This SOP can be used when transporting cattle  any distance, however it also contains additional requirements for rest stop  facilities and the provision of food and water, when the total journey is of  a duration which results in animals being off water for 48 hours.