These categories can be used to determine the status of an
animal’s mobility, from normal to non-ambulatory.
Transport as soon as possible
- Class 1 - Visibly lame but can keep up with the group; no
evidence of pain.
- Class 2 - Unable to keep up; some difficulty climbing
ramps. Load in rear compartment.
Do Not Load or Transport*
- Class 3 - Requires assistance to rise but can walk freely.
- Class 4 - Requires assistance to rise; reluctant to walk;
halted movement.
- Class 5 - Unable to rise or remain standing.
* Classes 3, 4 or 5 may be transported for veterinary
treatment.
Endorsed by: Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners
Further Information:
Health of Animals Regulations (Federal)
www.inspection.gc.ca
OMAF Agricultural Information Contact Centre (1-877-424-1300)
www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA
OMAF (Food Inspection Branch): 1-888-466-2372 (4-OMAFRA
extension 6-4230
Ontario Farm Animal Council (Animal Care Helplibe) 905-821-3880
www.ofac.org
CFIA (Transportation Emergencies): 1-877-814-2342
Ontario SPCA: 1-888-ONT-SPCA (668-7722)
This pamphlet was produced by the Ontario Humane Transportation
Working Group [Members: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA);
Ontario Farm Animal Council (OFAC); Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA); Ontario Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Ontario SPCA); Ontario
Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA); and the insurance
industry].
To order copies, please contact Ontario Farm Animal Council:
(905) 821-3880
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