A container (1) for storing and transporting livestock (50), the container (1) comprising a body member(2) having a closed end (3) and an open end (4), an outer diameter (11) and an inner diameter (12) a base (20) comprising a top end (22) and a bottom end (24) configured to matingly engage with the body member (2) and an insert (30) adapted to be secured to the base (20) wherein the insert (30) acts as an anchor for livestock (50) to avoid movement and damage during storage and transport.