At all times prior to arrival at the slaughter plant, pigs may experience stress from a range of
on-farm handling practices. The quality of the design of the loading facilities and of the
handling procedures plays a key role in determining the effects of the farm on pig response
to preslaughter stress, as it may contribute to improve to reduce the load time, the staff
workload and stress in pigs. Poor handling management will impair pigs' movement during
loading, leading to rougher handling and stressful experiences, and ultimately reduced …