Conclusions
• Increased resting time between pre-loading handling and loading seem to decrease time to load reindeer groups and some stress related behaviors.
• Wrongly constructed loading ramps seem to be the major cause for slipping and falling in reindeer during loading/unloading.
• Herd composition seems to have an effect on behaviors displayed during loading.
• Possible habituation to transport needs to be investigated further.
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