May 31, 2006

LIVE PIGS SHIPPED IN BASKETS TO SAVE CARGO SPACE (Feb, 1935)

Filed under: Other Animals — @ 8:00 am
Source: Popular Mechanics ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Feb, 1935
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LIVE PIGS SHIPPED IN BASKETS TO SAVE CARGO SPACE
In order to save space in shipping, small live pigs are being sent in baskets for long distances in south China. By placing them in the baskets, large numbers can be piled in a comparatively small space and the porkers can be handled like any inanimate units of merchandise.

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