Livestock Carriers

Livestock carriers

Livestock carriers

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These vessels are used to transport animals and there are two main types: sheep carriers and cattle carriers. These vessels require special features such as fodder storage, good ventilation, extensive water supply, systems for animal waste disposal, specialized ramps, and accommodation for those tending the animals. Livestock carriers (and especially sheep carriers) are usually converted from container vessels, but specialized vessels are also built (especially cattle carriers).

There are several sub-types of livestock carriers:

  • Open Livestock

    Open livestock carriers in which all or most of the animal pens are installed on open decks. In theory, this allows for continuous natural ventilation of the pen areas and avoids the need to rely on mechanical ventilation systems.

  • Close Livestock

    Close livestock carriers in which all or most of the animal pens are located within the holds and internal decks of the vessel. This has the advantage of providing a more controlled environment in which the animals and their feeding and watering arrangements are protected from adverse weather.