5 Ways to Choose the Right Truck for Sacrificial Animal Transportation

After buying the Sacrificial animal, one of the most crucial, yet often overlooked, aspects is arranging for its proper transportation. Failing to choose the correct size of truck can lead to the Sacrificial animal becoming ill during the journey, suffering injuries, or even dying. Therefore, before transporting your Sacrificial animal, it is essential to select a truck that ensures the animal's safety. Let's first understand why choosing the right truck is important:

• For the animal to have sufficient space to stand and sit.
• To ensure proper air circulation in the truck while in motion.
• To prevent the animal from getting injured due to friction against surfaces.
• To make loading and unloading easy and safe.
• To prevent the animal from suffering due to road vibrations and heat.

Now, let's learn how to make your Sacrificial animal transportation journey safe and comfortable:

1. Select the Truck Based on the Number and Size of Animals

Overloading a small truck with too many animals can lead to overcrowding, causing animals to fall or suffer from respiratory distress. Therefore:

• Small-sized animals (goats, sheep): For a few goats or sheep, a pickup van is usually sufficient. This provides ample space for them to stand or sit comfortably and move around.
• Medium-sized animals (cows, buffaloes): For one or two medium-sized cows, a 1.5-ton or 2-ton pickup truck is suitable. For multiple cows, a 3-ton truck to a 5-ton truck might be necessary. Ensure that the animals can move freely.
• Large-sized animals or a large number of animals: If you need to transport large cows or buffaloes, or many animals at once, it is advisable to choose a 15-ton open truck or one with even greater capacity.

2. Importance of Truck Cleanliness and Open Trucks

In Bangladesh's climate, covered vans can be uncomfortable for animals. In hot weather, there is a risk of suffocation and even death for animals in covered vans. Therefore:

• Book an open truck or open-body truck to ensure adequate air circulation.
• If there is a possibility of rain, ensure that even with a canopy over the truck, there is sufficient space for air to circulate at the sides.
• The truck used for animal transportation must be clean and hygienic. A dirty or foul-smelling truck can be unhealthy for animals and increase their risk of illness. Additionally, proper ventilation in the truck is essential, especially for covered vans. Without adequate air circulation, animals can become sick from the heat.

3. Use Ramps for Safe Loading and Unloading

• Using ramps made of bamboo or wood allows animals to get on and off comfortably. Avoid suddenly pulling or pushing the animal.
• Placing hay or mats on the truck's floor prevents animals from slipping. Dry hay, old clothes, or sacks spread on the truck's floor make it comfortable and safe. This helps the animal maintain balance.

4. Need for Experienced and Animal-Friendly Drivers and Helpers

During the trip, the kind and patient treatment of animals is extremely important. Therefore, for professional services, you can book a truck through the Truck Lagbe app. Truck Lagbe is Bangladesh's largest online truck booking platform, where you can find any size or type of truck to ensure the safety of your animals. Truck Lagbe's verified trucks and professional drivers will ensure safe transportation. Additionally, through the app, you can also select the labor quotation option for loading and unloading. This provides an added benefit, as you won't have to search for laborers separately.

5. Preparing for Emergencies

No amount of preparation is truly sufficient for unexpected events. For instance, if the truck breaks down on the way or if there's a health issue with an animal, a lack of prior preparation can lead to significant losses.

Awareness and Actions:

• Communication System: Keep necessary contact numbers handy for emergency communication with the driver and the logistics company.
• Alternative Arrangements: Consider if alternative transportation can be quickly arranged in case of major problems. Truck Lagbe's extensive network can help find quick alternatives in such situations.
• Minor Repairs: Ensure that the truck is accompanied by necessary tools for minor repairs and a skilled helper.

In the midst of this Eid joy, every step, from purchasing the Sacrificial animal to safely delivering it to its destination, requires proper planning. Choosing the wrong truck for animal transportation can lead to the animal becoming ill or suffering an unexpected accident. Therefore, to reduce worries about Sacrificial animal transportation, download the Truck Lagbe app today! App download link: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=truck%20lagbe&c=apps .