B.Bovine animalsU.K.
Transport by railU.K.
Category | Approximate weight (in kg) | Area in m2/animal |
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Small calves | 50 | 0,3 to 0,4 |
Medium sized calves | 110 | 0,4 to 0,7 |
Heavy calves | 200 | 0,7 to 0,95 |
Medium sized cattle | 325 | 0,95 to 1,3 |
Heavy cattle | 550 | 1,3 to 1,6 |
Very heavy cattle | > 700 | > 1,6 |
These figures may vary, depending not only on the animals' weight and size but also on their physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time.
Transport by roadU.K.
Category | Approximate weight (in kg) | Area in m2/animal |
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Small calves | 50 | 0,3 to 0,4 |
Medium sized calves | 110 | 0,4 to 0,7 |
Heavy calves | 200 | 0,7 to 0,95 |
Medium sized cattle | 325 | 0,95 to 1,3 |
Heavy cattle | 550 | 1,3 to 1,6 |
Very heavy cattle | > 700 | > 1,6 |
These figures may vary, depending not only on the animals' weight and size but also on their physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time.
Transport by airU.K.
Category | Approximate weight (in kg) | Area in m2/animal |
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Calves | 50 70 | 0,23 0,28 |
Cattle | 300 500 | 0,84 1,27 |
Transport by seaU.K.
Live weight in kg | m2/animal |
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200 — 300 | 0,81 — 1,0575 |
300 — 400 | 1,0575 — 1,305 |
400 — 500 | 1,305 — 1,5525 |
500 — 600 | 1,5525 — 1,8 |
600 — 700 | 1,8 — 2,025 |
Pregnant animals must be allowed 10 % more space.