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Division Transport by air

United Kingdom

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The loading density should be relatively high to preclude injury on takeoff or landing or in the event of turbulence, although all animals must still be able to lie down. The climate, total journey time and hour of arrival should be taken into account in deciding on the loading density.

Average weightSurface area per pig
15 kg0,13 m2
25 kg0,15 m2
50 kg0,35 m2
100 kg0,51 m2