Difference between loading and unloading
The mean loading time, for loading a truck/trailer, was 30 min. The mean unloading time was 15.5 min. Mean loading time per animal was 19.6 s. Mean unloading time per animal was 10 s.
Difference in animal behaviors during loading and unloading
Figure: Mean frequencies in animal behaviors depending on if they are loaded or unloaded. The behaviors Crowding, Mount, Jump, Elimination, Jump against wall and Turn occurred significantly more during loading. Balk and Tail up occurred significantly more during unloading. * p<0.05 ** p<0.01 Error bars: +/-2 SE
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