Download Transporting dairy cows to slaughter – fact sheet

All cows transported to slaughter should have a comfortable and safe journey, arriving in a fit and healthy state. It’s the responsibility of farmers to make sure cows are adequately prepared for transport, able to withstand the stress of travel, and are handled in a manner that minimises stress and injury. Lactating cows, including those in late lactation, have an increased risk of going down if not adequately prepared and managed.