However, these vehicles incorporate both external and internal ramps and a fixed upper deck, factors that have been associated with increased mortality rates in Europe (Riches et al., 1996; Barton-G Ade et al., 2007). To date, few studies have examined the effect of season and truck design on pig welfare, especially under extreme weather conditions as found in Canada. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the
welfare of market-weight pigs through their behavior during transport on different trucks in 2 seasons.