According to Naritsorn (Nort) Pholperm, World Protection Animal the best option it to let it free, but ID it first, so that it can be found after. What are important things to keep in mind according to Naritsorn? Number 1: “Animals can freak out too”. Don’t forget that tools and equipment will be required, especially loading ramps; those for cattle can have a higher angle than those for pigs. An angle of 15 degrees works for both. Also don’t forget restraining equipment, people often assume ropes will be available at the destination, but, says Naritsorn “most often they are not”. Another important aspect: Bio-security protocols are needed at the reception point to triage and test animals for diseases, before they get into evacuation area, also a monitoring system is needed so that if there is disease or any concern, it can be detected sooner.

Hilla Wessel