Once animals are yarded on- farm, the weights are used to calculate the space required for transporting the livestock. Sheep can be transported in trucks with multiple decks while cattle are usually transported in a single deck.
For transport, the deck(s) of the truck are carefully loaded and gates closed. This prevents animals from over-crowding and provides a safe transport environment. Too loose and too tight is not ideal, the truck driver carefully prepares and plans his loads in line with the road transport guidelines to ensure every animal is delivered in good condition.