Sheep loading ramps

Summary

A well designed and strategically placed loading ramp enables quick safe and effective loading with reduced risk of injury and stress.

A good ramp will load animals quickly and quietly, reducing stress and time off feed which will in turn preserve muscle glycogen and meat eating quality.

This Primefact contains information on;

  • Positioning of loading ramps
  • Dimensions of a suitable loading ramp
  • Suggested materials to build a ramp



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Factsheet 1140 First Edition

Published: Dec 2011