An effective herd health management program should minimize the number of
compromised animals that need to be transported.
Compromised animals are animals with a reduced capacity to withstand the stress of
transportation, due to injury, fatigue, infirmity, poor health, distress, very young or old age,
impending birth, or any other cause. By following sound principles of herd health
management most cases of compromised animals can be avoided (refer to Section 0.0).
Never transport an animal unless you are sure it is healthy enough to handle the stress of
the entire expected trip (including intermediate stops). If you are not sure an animal is fit
for the trip, contact your herd veterinarian.