Cattle and beef type or range calves (for each car 1) |
200 lbs. of hay 1,2
|
300 lbs. of hay. 1,2
|
Dairy calves (for each car deck 1) |
100 lbs. of hay 1,2
|
150 lbs. of hay. 1,2
|
Horses and mules (for each car 1) |
400 lbs. of hay 1,2
|
400 lbs. of hay. 1,2
|
Sheep and goats (for each car deck 1) |
200 lbs. of hay 1,2
|
300 lbs. of hay. 1,2
|
Lambs and kids (for each car deck 1) |
100 lbs. of hay 1,2
|
150 lbs. of hay. 1,2
|
Swine (for each carload lot, in single or double deck car, the amount of shelled corn 2 indicated): |
Lots of not more than 18,000 lbs |
2 bushels |
2 bushels. |
More than 18,000 lbs. but not more than 21,000 lbs |
21/2 bushels |
21/2 bushels. |
More than 21,000 lbs. but not more than 24,000 lbs |
3 bushels |
3 bushels. |
More than 24,000 lbs. but not more than 27,000 lbs |
31/2 bushels |
31/2 bushels. |
More than 27,000 lbs. but not more than 30,000 lbs |
4 bushels |
4 bushels. |
More than 30,000 lbs.—proportionately larger amounts |
1 The requirements set forth the sustaining rations for a full load of livestock in a railroad car 40 feet in length. The requirements for a full load of livestock in railroad cars of different sizes should be modified proportionately, i.e., a load of livestock transported in a car 50 feet in length would require an additional 25 percent of feed or 2.5 percent for each additional foot of car over 40 feet. |
2 Or the equivalent in other suitable feed. Dairy calves too young to eat hay or grain, or shipped without their dams, should be given a sufficient amount of prepared calf feed, milk, raw eggs, or other suitable feed. All feed should be of good quality. |