S.I. No. 267/2006 - European Communities (Protection of Animals During Transport) Regulations 2006

1. A pregnant animal likely to give birth during carriage or an animal having given birth during the preceding 48 hours, and a newborn animal in which the navel has not completely healed, shall not be considered fit for transportation.

2. (a) An animal shall be provided with adequate space to stand in its natural position and, when necessary, with partitions to protect the animal from motion of the means of transport. Unless special conditions for the protection of the animal requires otherwise, room to lie down shall be provided.

(b) The means of transport and container shall be constructed and operated so as to protect the animal against inclement weather and marked differences in climatic conditions. Ventilation and air space shall be in keeping with the conditions of transport and appropriate for the species of animal carried. Sufficient space should be provided inside the animals’ compartment and at each of its levels to ensure that there is adequate ventilation above the animal when it is in a naturally standing position without on any account hindering its natural movement.

(c) The means of transport and container shall be soundly constructed and in a good state of repair, easy to clean, escape-proof and shall be so constructed and operated as to avoid injury and unnecessary suffering to the animal and to ensure its safety during transport. A container in which an animal is transported shall be marked with a symbol indicating the presence of a live animal and a sign indicating the animals' upright position. It shall allow for the inspection and care of the animal and shall be stowed in a way which does not interfere with ventilation or impede access. During transport and handling, a container shall always be kept upright and shall not be exposed to severe jolts or shaking. The container shall be secured in a manner as to prevent displacement by the motion of the means of transport.

(d) During transport the animal shall receive water and appropriate food at the intervals laid down in the appropriate Chapters of this Schedule. These intervals, for the types of animal in Chapters IV and V, shall not exceed 24 hours unless an extension of this period of not more than two hours is required in specific cases in the animals' interest in view of the particular species being transported, the means of transport used, and the proximity of the place of unloading.

(e) A soliped shall wear halters during transport. This provision need not apply to an unbroken foal or to an animal transported in an individual box.

(f) When an animal is tied, the ropes or other attachments used shall be strong enough not to break during normal transport conditions, and long enough to allow the animal, if necessary, to lie down and to eat and drink, and shall be designed in such a way as to eliminate any danger of strangulation or injury. An animal shall not be tied by the horns, or by a nose ring.

(g) A soliped shall be transported in an individual stall or box which is designed to protect the animal against jolts. However, an animal may also be transported in a group of animals; in that case, care shall be taken to ensure that an animal that is hostile to one another animal are not transported together or where they are transported together, that they have their hind hoofs unshod. In cases where a soliped is transported by sea and the intended sea journey exceeds twelve hours, individual stall arrangements shall be provided, where both feeding and watering requirements can be provided for at all times without removing a soliped from its stall.

(h) A soliped shall not be transported in a vehicle with more than one deck.

3. (a) When an animal of a different species travels in the same means of transport as another species of animal, it shall be segregated according to species, except in the case of a companion animal where separation would cause distress. Furthermore, special measures shall be taken to avoid adverse reactions which might result from the transport of an animal in the same consignment as an animal that are naturally hostile to each other. When an animal of a different age to another animal is carried in the same means of transport, the adult and young animal shall be kept separate; this restriction shall not, however, apply to a female travelling with its young which it suckles. An uncastrated adult male shall be kept separate from the female. An adult breeding boar shall be separated from another adult breeding boar. This shall also apply to a stallion. These provisions shall apply only insofar as the animal has not been raised in compatible groups or is not accustomed to one another.

(b) Goods, which could prejudice the welfare of an animal, shall not be loaded in a compartment in which an animal is transported.

4. Equipment, suitable for the loading and unloading of an animal such as a bridge ramp or gangway shall be used. The flooring of this equipment shall be constructed so as to prevent slipping, and the equipment shall be provided with lateral protection if necessary. During transport, an animal shall not be suspended by a mechanical means, nor lifted or dragged by the head, horns, ears legs, tail or fleece. In addition, the use of an electrical prod should be avoided as far as possible.

5. The floor of the means of transport or container shall be sufficiently strong to bear the weight of the animal being transported; it shall be of non-slip design; if it has any spaces or perforations these shall be completely smooth to prevent injury to the animal. The floor shall be covered with sufficient litter to absorb droppings unless this can be dealt with in a different way presenting at least the same advantages or unless droppings are regularly removed.

6. In order to ensure the necessary care of an animal during transport, a consignment of livestock shall be accompanied by an attendant, except in the following cases -

(a) where an animal is transported in a container which is secured adequately ventilated and, where necessary, contains enough food and water, in dispensers which cannot be tipped over, for a journey of twice the anticipated time;

(b) where the transporter performs the functions of the attendant;

(c) where the consignor has appointed an agent to care for the animal at appropriate staging points.

7. (a) The attendant or consignor's agent shall look after the animal, feed and water it and, if necessary, milk it.

(b) A cow in milk shall be milked at intervals of about 12 hours but not exceeding 15 hours.

(c) To enable the attendant or such other person to provide this care, he or she shall, if necessary, have available a suitable means of lighting.

8. An animal shall be loaded only into a means of transport or a container which has been thoroughly cleaned and where appropriate, disinfected. Dead animals litter and droppings shall be removed as soon as possible.

B. Special Provisions for Transport by Rail

9. A railway truck used in the transport of an animal shall be marked with a symbol indicating the presence of a live animal, unless the animal is being transported in a container. If a truck specially adapted for transport of an animal is not obtainable, the animal shall be carried in a covered truck which is capable of travelling at high speed and is provided with sufficiently large air vents or a ventilation system which is effective even at low speeds. The inside walls of the truck shall be of wood or other suitable material, completely smooth and fitted with rings or bars, at a suitable height, to which the animal may be attached if necessary.

10. Where it is not transported in an individual box, a soliped shall be tied in such a way that it is facing the same side of the vehicle or tied facing another soliped. However, a foal and unbroken animal shall not be tied.

11. A large animal shall be loaded in such a way as to allow a person to move between it and another large animal.

12. In accordance with paragraph 3 (a), where an animal is required to be segregated, this may be effected either by tying the animal in a separate part of the truck, if its space permits, or by means of suitable partitions.

13. When assembling a train and during all other movements of a truck every precaution shall be taken to avoid jolting of the truck containing an animal.

C. Special Provisions for Transport by Road

14. A vehicle shall be escape-proof and so constructed as to ensure the safety of the animal and shall also be equipped with a roof which ensures effective protection against the weather.

15. Tying facilities shall be provided in a vehicle used in the transport of a large animal which is normally required to be tied. When a vehicle is required to be sub-divided, the partitions shall be of rigid construction.

16. A vehicle shall carry suitable equipment complying with the requirements of paragraph 4. A transporter granted an authorisation by the Minister in accordance with Regulation 12 shall ensure that the road vehicle used for the transport of the animal is equipped with facilities to water it without the necessity of unloading.

D. Special Provisions for Transport by Water

17. The fittings of a vessel shall be such that the animal can be transported without injury or unnecessary suffering.

18. An animal shall not be transported on an open deck unless in an adequately secured container or other structure, approved by the Minister, and giving adequate protection against sea and weather.

19. An animal shall be tied or properly accommodated in a pen or container.

20. There shall be adequate passageways providing access to a pen, container or vehicle accommodating an animal. Adequate lighting facilities shall be available.

21. A sufficient number of attendants shall be provided taking into account the number of animals transported and the duration of the voyage.

22. Any part of a vessel where an animal is accommodated shall be provided with drainage and shall be kept in a sanitary condition.

23. A vessel used in the transport of an animal shall be provided with a humane killing instrument, approved by the Minister, which should be used, if necessary for slaughter. It shall be the duty of the owner or master of the vessel to ensure that—

(a) a suitable instrument for use for the purpose of humane slaughter is carried on board,

(b) the instrument is in proper working order, and a sufficient supply of ammunition for its use is available, and

(c) the attendant, or a member of the crew of the vessel, is competent in its use.

24. A vessel used in the transport of an animal shall, before sailing, be provided with sufficient supplies of drinking water — where it is not equipped with a suitable system allowing its production — and appropriate foodstuffs, having regard to the species and number of animals being transported as well as to the duration of the voyage.

25. Provision shall be made for isolating an ill or injured animal during the voyage and for first-aid treatment to be given, when necessary.

26. (a) Where an animal is transported in a railway truck on board a ship special care shall be taken to ensure that adequate ventilation is provided for the animal throughout the voyage. Paragraphs 17 to 19 shall not apply to the transport of an animal loaded in a railway truck or road vehicle on board a ferry boat or a similar vessel.

(b) Where an animal is transported in a road vehicle on board a ship, the following measures shall apply -

(i) the animals' compartment shall be properly fixed to the vehicle; the vehicle and the animals' compartment shall be equipped with adequate tying facilities enabling it to be secured fast to the ship. On a covered deck of a roll-on/roll-off vessel, sufficient ventilation for the number of vehicles transported shall be maintained. Where possible, a vehicle for the transport of an animal should be placed near a fresh air inlet;

(ii) the animals' compartment shall have a sufficient number of vents or other means of ensuring that it is adequately ventilated bearing in mind that the air flow is restricted in the confined space of the ship's vehicle hold. There shall be sufficient room inside the animals' compartment and at each of its levels to ensure that there is adequate ventilation above the animal where it is in a naturally standing position, without on any account hindering its natural movement;

(iii) direct access shall be provided to each part of the animals’ compartment so that the animal can, if necessary, be cared for fed and watered during the voyage.

E. Special Provisions for Transport by Air

27. An animal shall be transported in a container, pen or stall appropriate for the species, complying at least with the most recent IATA live animals regulations.

28. Precautions shall be taken to avoid extremely high or low temperatures on board, having regard to the species of animal. In addition, severe fluctuations of air pressure shall be avoided.

29. In freight aircraft the provisions of paragraph 23 shall apply mutatis mutandis for the slaughtering of an animal, if necessary.

CHAPTER II

POULTRY, A DOMESTIC BIRD AND A DOMESTIC RABBIT

30. (a) The following provisions of Chapter I shall apply mutatis mutandis to the transport of poultry, a domestic bird and a domestic rabbit: paragraphs 2 (a), (b) and (c), 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 17 to 22 inclusive, 24 and 26 to 28 inclusive.

(b) A vehicle shall be equipped in a manner that will ensure effective protection for the animal against the weather.

31. Suitable food and water shall be available in adequate quantities, save in the case of -

(a) a journey lasting less than 12 hours, disregarding loading and unloading time,

(b) a journey lasting less than 24 hours for chicks of all species, provided that it is completed within 27 hours after hatching.

CHAPTER III

DOMESTIC DOG AND A DOMESTIC CAT

32. (a) Without prejudice to Regulation 3 (2) (c), the following provisions of Chapter I shall apply mutatis mutandis to the transport of a domestic dog and a domestic cat: paragraph 1, paragraph 2 (a), (b) and (c) paragraphs 3, 5, 6, paragraph 7 (a) and (c), paragraphs 8, 9, 12, 13, 15 and 17 to 29 inclusive.

(b) A vehicle shall be equipped in a manner that will ensure effective protection for the animal against the weather.

33. An animal being transported shall be fed at intervals of not more than 24 hours and given water at intervals of not more than 12 hours. A female in oestrus shall be separated from a male.

CHAPTER IV

ANY OTHER MAMMAL AND BIRD

34. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the transport of a mammal and bird which is not covered by the provisions of the preceding chapters.

(b) The following provisions of Chapter I shall apply mutates mutandis to the transport of the species concerned in this Chapter: paragraph 1 paragraph 2 (a), (b) and (c), paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6, paragraph 7 (a) and (c) paragraphs 8, 9 and 11 to 29 inclusive.

35. Without prejudice to Regulation 4 (3), only an animal suitable for transport and in good health shall be transported. An animal obviously in advanced stages of pregnancy or an animal that has recently given birth, as well as an infant animal incapable of feeding itself and which is not accompanied by the mother, shall not be considered fit for transport. These provisions may be exempted by an authorised officer in exceptional circumstances if it is necessary in the animals’ interest for it to travel to a location where the appropriate treatment can be given.

36. Sedation shall not be administered unless in exceptional circumstances and then only under the direct supervision of a registered veterinary surgeon. Details of any sedation shall accompany the animal to its destination.

37. An animal shall be transported only in a suitably constructed means of transport on which, if necessary, a notice shall be placed indicating that the animal in it is wild, timid or dangerous. Moreover, the person in charge of the animal shall ensure that clear written instructions about feeding and watering and any special care required shall accompany the animal. These instructions shall be made available to an authorised officer for inspection if the officer so requests.

An animal covered by the CITES shall be transported in accordance with the most recent provisions of the CITES ‘guidelines for transport and preparation for shipment of live wild animals and plants’. In the case of air transport, it shall be transported at least in accordance with the most recent IATA rules governing the transport of live animals. The animal shall be conveyed to its destination as soon as possible.

38. An animal covered by this Chapter shall be cared for in accordance with the instructions and guidelines referred to in paragraph 37.

39. There shall be an appropriate period for the holding and conditioning of an animal prior to shipment during which it shall, if necessary, be moved into its container gradually.

40. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 3 (a) of Chapter I, an animal shall not be placed in the same container as an animal of a different species. Moreover, an animal of the same species shall not be placed in the same container with another animal unless it is known that they are compatible with one another.

41. A cervine animal shall not be transported while in velvet.

42. A bird shall be kept in semi-darkness.

43. A marine mammal shall have the constant attention of a qualified attendant. A container shall not be stacked.

44. (a) There shall be additional ventilation by means of holes of a suitable size in all walls of the container to ensure an adequate flow of air at all times. These holes shall be of a size which prevents the animal from coming into contact with a person handling the container or from injuring itself,

(b) Spacer bars of adequate size shall be fitted to all walls, roof and base of the container to ensure that there is a free flow of air to the animal in the event of stacking or close storing of cargo.

45. An animal should not be housed near foodstuffs or in a place to which an unauthorised person has access.

CHAPTER V

ANY OTHER VERTEBRATE ANIMAL AND COLD-BLOODED ANIMAL

46. Any other vertebrate animal and cold-blooded animal shall be transported in a container, under conditions, in particular with regard to space, ventilation temperature and security, and with a supply of water and oxygen appropriate for the species concerned.

An animal which is covered by Cites shall be transported in accordance with the Cites ‘guidelines for transport and preparation for shipment of live wild animals and plants’. In the case of air transport, it shall be transported at least in accordance with the most recent IATA rules governing the transport of live animals. The animal shall be conveyed to its destination as soon as possible.

CHAPTER VI

LOADING DENSITIES

A. General

47. (1) No person shall cause or permit a domestic soliped, bovine animal, sheep and goat, pig or poultry to be transported in a means of transport unless, for the category or weight of animal set out in the first column of the appropriate Table for the animal, there is provided on the transport for the unimpeded use by the animal a floor area which is not less than the area prescribed opposite that category or weight of animal in the second column of that table.

B. Domestic Soliped

(2) (a) Notwithstanding the requirements of subparagraph (1), during a long journey a foal and young horse shall be provided with sufficient space so as to enable them to lie down.

(b) Subject to the provisions of subparagraph (3), where the transporter or person in charge of the animal considers it necessary, having regard to the weight and size of the soliped in a means of transport, its physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time, he or she may in the case of transport by rail or road, vary the figures in the second column of the Tables for such an animal by increasing or decreasing the floor area by ten per cent in the case of an adult horse and pony and by a maximum of twenty per cent in the case of a young horse and foal.

(3) Where an authorised officer considers it necessary, having regard to the weight and size of the soliped in a means of transport, its physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time, he or she may, in the case of transport by road, rail, air or sea, determine the area to be provided for such an animal as he or she sees fit.

Transport by Rail

Adult horse

1.75m

2

(0.7 × 2.5m) (*)

Young horse (6 - 24 months) (for journeys of up to 48 hours)

1.2m

2

(0.6 × 2m)

Young horse (6 - 24 months) (for journeys over 48 hours)

2.4m

2

(1.2 × 2m)

Pony (under 144cm)

1m

2

(0.6 × 1.8m)

Foal (0 - 6 months)

1.4m

2

(1 × 1.4m)

(*) The standard useable width of wagon is 2.6 to 2.7 m

NB: During long a journey, a foal and a young horse must be able to lie down

These figures may vary by a maximum of 10% for an adult horse and pony and by a maximum of 20% for a young horse’ and a foal, depending not only on the horses’ weight and size but also on its physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time.

Transport by Road

Adult horse

1.75m

2

(0.7 × 2.5m)

Young horse (6 - 24 months) (for journeys of up to 48 hours)

1.2m

2

(0.6 × 2m)

Young horse (6 - 24 months) (for journeys over 48 hours)

2.4m

2

(1.2 × 2m)

Pony (under 144cm)

1m

2

(0.6 × 1.8m)

Foal (0 - 6 months)

1.4m

2

(1 × 1.4m)

NB: During a long journey, a foal and a young horse must be able to lie down

These figures may vary by a maximum of 10% for an adult horse and pony and by a maximum of 20% for a young horse and a foal, depending not only on the horses’ weight and size but also on its physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time.

Transport by Air

Loading density for a horse in relation to surface area

0 - 100kg

0.42 m

2

100 - 200kg

0.66 m

2

200 - 300kg

0.87 m

2

300 - 400kg

1.04 m

2

400 - 500kg

1.19 m

2

500 - 600kg

1.34 m

2

600 - 700kg

1.51 m

2

700 - 800kg

1.73 m

2

Transport by Sea

Live weight in kg

m

2

/animal

200 - 300

0.90 - 1.175

300 - 400

1.175 - 1.45

400 - 500

1.45 - 1.725

500 - 600

1.725 - 2

600 - 700

2 - 2.25

C. Bovine Animal

(4) (a) Notwithstanding the requirements of subparagraph (1), a pregnant animal shall be allowed 10 per cent more space than that set down for that weight of animal in the relevant table.

(b) Subject to the provisions of subparagraph (5), the transporter or person in charge of the animal may vary the figure for the transport of a bovine animal by road or rail or in a road vehicle by sea depending not only on the animals' weight and size but also on its physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time.

(5) Where an authorised officer considers it necessary, having regard to the weight and size of a bovine animal in a means of transport, its physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time, he or she may, in the case of transport by rail, sea, air or road, determine the area to be provided for the animal as he or she sees fit.

Transport by Rail

Category

Approximate weight (in kg)

Area in m

2

/animal

Small calf

50

0.30 to 0.40

Medium sized calf

110

0.40 to 0.70

Heavy calf

200

0.70 to 0.95

Medium sized cattle

325

0.95 to 1.30

Heavy cattle

550

1.30 to 1.60

Very heavy cattle

>700

>1.60

These figures may vary, depending not only on the animals' weight and size but also on its physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time.

Transport by road

Category

Approximate weight (in kg)

Area in m

2

/animal

Small calf

50

0.30 to 0.40

Medium sized calf

110

0.40 to 0.70

Heavy calf

200

0.70 to 0.95

Medium sized cattle

325

0.95 to 1.30

Heavy cattle

550

1.30 to 1.60

Very heavy cattle

>700

>1.60

These figures may vary, depending not only on the animals' weight and size but also on its physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time.

Transport by Air

Category

Approximate weight (in kg)

Area in m

2

/animal

Calf

50

0.23

70

0.28

Cattle

300

0.84

500

1.27

Transport by Sea

Live weight in kg

m

2

/animal

200 - 300

0.81 - 1.0575

300 - 400

1.0575 - 1.305

400 - 500

1.305 - 1.5525

500 - 600

1.5525 - 1.8

600 - 700

1.8 - 2.025

A pregnant animal must be allowed 10% more space.

D. Sheep/Goat

(6) Subject to the provisions of subparagraph (7), the transporter or person in charge of an animal may vary the figures for the transport of a sheep or a goat by road or rail or in a road vehicle by sea depending not only on the animals' breed and size but also on its physical condition and the length of fleece of the animal, as well as the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time. As an indication: for a small lamb an area of under 0.2 m2 per animal may be provided.

(7) Where an authorised officer considers it necessary, having regard to the breed, weight and size of a sheep or a goat in a means of transport, its physical condition, the length of fleece of the animal, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time, he or she may, in the case of transport by road, rail, sea or air, determine the area to be provided for the animal as he or she sees fit.

Transport by Rail

Category

Weight (in kg)

Area in m

2

/animal

Shorn sheep

< 55

0.20 to 0.30

> 55

> 0.30

Unshorn sheep

< 55

0.30 to 0.40

> 55

> 0.40

Heavily pregnant ewe

< 55

0.40 to 0.50

> 55

> 0.50

Goat

< 35

0.20 to 0.30

35 to 55

0.30 to 0.40

> 55

0.40 to 0.75

Heavily pregnant goat

< 55

0.40 to 0.50

> 55

> 0.50

The surface area indicated above may vary depending on the breed, the size, the physical condition and the length of the fleece of the animal, as well as on the meteorological conditions and the journey time.

Transport by Road

Category

weight (in kg)

Area in m

2

/animal

Shorn sheep and lambs of 26kg and over

< 55

0.20 to 0.30

> 55

> 0.30

Unshorn sheep

< 55

0.30 to 0.40

> 55

> 0.40

Heavily pregnant ewe

< 55

0.40 to 0.50

> 55

> 0.50

Goat

< 35

0.20 to 0.30

35 to 55

0.30 to 0.40

> 55

0.40 to 0.75

Heavily pregnant ewe

< 55

0.40 to 0.50

> 55

> 0.50

The surface area indicated above may vary depending on the breed, size, the physical condition and the length of the fleece of the animal, as well as on the meteorological conditions and the journey time.

Transport by Air

Loading density for a sheep and a goat in relation to surface area

Average weight in kg

Surface area per sheep/goat (in m

2

)

25

0.2

50

0.3

75

0.4

Transport by Sea

Live weight in kg

m

2

/animal

20 - 30

0.24 - 0.265

30 - 40

0.265 - 0.290

40 - 50

0.290 - 0.315

50 - 60

0.315 - 0.34

60 - 70

0.34 - 0.39

E. Pigs

(8) (a) Notwithstanding the requirements of subparagraph (1), during transport by sea, rail, road or in a road vehicle on board a vessel, the transporter or person in charge of an animal shall ensure that the pig is able to lie down and stand up in its natural position. In order to comply with these minimum requirements, the loading density for a pig of around 100 kg shall not exceed 235 kg/m .

(b) Subject to the provisions of subparagraphs (9) and (10), the transporter or person in charge of an animal may vary the figures for the transport of a pig by road or rail or in a road vehicle by sea depending not only on the animals' breed, size and physical condition may mean that the minimum required surface area given in sub-subparagraph (a) of this subparagraph has to be increased; a maximum increase of twenty per cent may also be required depending on the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time.

(c) The transporter or person in charge of a pig to be transported by air shall ensure that the loading density should be high for the pig to preclude injury on take-off or landing or in the event of turbulence and shall at least comply with the requirements of the relevant table and the animal shall still be able to lie down.

(9) Where an authorised officer considers it necessary, having regard to the breed, weight and size of a pig in a means of transport, its physical condition, he or she may, in the case of transport by road, rail or sea determine the area to be provided for such animals as he or she sees fit.

(10) Where an authorised officer considers it necessary, having regard to the climatic conditions, total journey time and hour of arrival, he or she may in the case of transport by air, determine the area to be provided for such animals as he or she sees fit.

Transport by Air

The loading density should be relatively high to preclude injury on takeoff or landing or in the event of turbulence although the animal must still be able to lie down. The climate, total journey time and hour of arrival should be taken into account in deciding on the loading density.

Average weight

Surface area per pig

15kg

0.13 m

2

25kg

0.15 m

2

50kg

0.35 m

2

100kg

0.51 m

2

Transport by Sea

Live weight in kg

m

2

/animal

10 or less

0.20

20

0.28

45

0.37

70

0.60

100

0.85

140

0.95

180

1.10

270

1.50

F. Poultry

(11) Subject to the provisions of subparagraph (12) the transporter or person in charge of an animal may vary the figures for the transport of poultry in a container depending not only on the weight and size of the bird but also on its physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time.

(12) Where an authorised officer considers it necessary, having regard to the weight and size of the bird in a container in a means of transport, its physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time, he or she may, determine the area to be provided for the animal, as he or she sees fit.

Densities applicable to the transport of poultry in a container

Minimum floor areas shall be provided as follows

Category

Area in cm

2

Day old chicks

21 - 25 per chick

Poultry other than day old chicks: weight in kg

Area in cm

2

per kg

< 1.6

180 - 200

1.6 to < 3

160

3 to < 5

115

> 5

105

CHAPTER VII

Watering and Feeding Intervals, Journey Times and Rest Periods

48. (1) For the purposes of this Chapter, journey times shall be deemed to commence from the time the animal is loaded into the means of transport. Journey times shall not exceed 8 hours, but this period may be extended as set down in subparagraphs (2) and (3) where the transporting vehicle meets the following additional requirements -

(a) there is sufficient bedding on the floor of the vehicle,

(b) the vehicle carries appropriate feed for the species of animal transported and for the journey time,

(c) there is direct access to the animal,

(d) there is adequate ventilation which can be adjusted depending on the temperature (inside and outside); in the case of pig transport, this ventilation must be mechanical ventilation,

(e) there are movable panels for creating separate compartments,

(f) the vehicle is equipped for connection to a water supply during stops,

(g) in the case of a vehicle for transporting a pig, sufficient water is carried for watering during the journey.

(2) Subject to the provisions of Regulation 10, the transporter or person in charge shall ensure that the transport of an animal by road in a road vehicle complies with the following requirements -

(a) An unweaned calf, lamb, kid and foal which is still on a milk diet, as well as an unweaned piglet—

(i) shall, after a maximum of 9 hours of transport, be given a rest period of at least 1 hour sufficient in particular for it to be given liquid and if necessary fed. After this rest period, transport may continue for a further 9 hours,

(ii) at the end of the transport, shall be unloaded, given a feed adapted to its physiological needs, watered, and rested for at least 24 hours.

Transport may recommence 24 hours after unloading in accordance with the above requirements of this clause.

(b) A domestic solidungulate (except registered equidae within the meaning of Council Directive 90/426/EEC) (O.J. No. L224 of 18.8.1990, p.42.)

(i) may be transported for a maximum period of 24 hours,

(ii) shall be watered and if necessary fed every 8 hours,

(iii) at the end of the transport, shall be unloaded, fed and watered and rested for 24 hours.

Transport may recommence 24 hours after unloading in accordance with the above requirements of this clause.

(c) A bovine animal, a sheep and a goat, other than those referred to in clause (a) of this subparagraph—

(i) shall, after 14 hours of travel be given a rest period of at least 1 hour sufficient for them in particular to be given liquid and if necessary fed. After this rest period transport may continue for a further 14 hours,

(ii) at the end of the transport, shall be unloaded, fed and watered and rested for 24 hours.

Transport may recommence 24 hours after unloading in accordance with the above requirements of this clause.

(d) A pig, other than an unweaned piglet referred to in clause (a) of this subparagraph—

(i) may be transported for a maximum period of 24 hours,

(ii) shall have continuous access to water during the journey,

(iii) shall, at the end of the transport, be unloaded, fed and watered and rested for 24 hours.

Transport may recommence 24 hours after unloading in accordance with the above requirements of this clause.

(e) In the case of transport by sea in a road vehicle on a regular and direct link between two geographical points of the European Union, a rest period of 12 hours shall be provided after the animals are unloaded at the port of destination or in its immediate vicinity, unless the journey time at sea is such that the voyage may be included as part of the general scheme set out in this subparagraph. In any event, the animal shall be watered.

(3) In the interest of the animal, the journey times provided in subparagraph (2) may be extended by 2 hours, taking account in particular of proximity to the place of destination.

SCHEDULE 2

GIVEN

under my Official Seal,

18 May 2006

Mary Coughlan

Minister for Agriculture and Food

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

(This note is not part of the instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation)

These Regulations lay down the standards to be applied in relation to the protection of animals during transport. The Regulations make general provisions for the welfare of animals, including rest periods and stipulations for feeding and watering, during transport by road, rail, sea or air and requires that a person who is entrusted to transport live animals possesses the necessary knowledge to care for the animals.

1

O.J. No. L340 of 11.12.1991, P.17.

2

O.J. No. L243 of 25.08.1992, P.27.

3

O.J. No. L50 of 22.02.1994, P.13.

4

O.J. No. L148 of 30.06.1996, P.52

5

O.J. No. L109 of 25.04.1997, P.1

6

O.J. No. L174 of 02.07.1997, P.1

7

O.J. No. L151 of 19.06.2003, P.21.

8

O.J. No. L162 of 01.07.2003, P.72.

9

O.J. No. P121 of 29.7.1964, p. 1977.

10

O.J. No. L224 of 18.8.1990, p. 42

11

O.J. No. L46 of 19.2.1991, p. 19

12

O.J. No. L268 of 14.9.1992, p. 54.

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS

S.I. No. 267 of 2006

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES (PROTECTION OF ANIMALS DURING TRANSPORT) REGULATIONS 2006

S.I. No. 267 of 2006

European Communities (Protection of Animals During Transport) Regulations 2006

Arrangement of Regulations

1.

Citation

2.

Interpretation

3.

General Provisions and Exemptions

4.

General Conditions

5.

Requirements to Identify, Register and Authorise

6.

Loading and unloading an Animal

7.

Feeding and watering intervals

8.

Other conditions

9.

Identification of animals

10.

Duties of the transporter

11.

Registration

12.

Authorisation

13.

Imports from third countries

14.

Protection of animal welfare prior to transport

15.

Protection of animal welfare during transport

16.

Providing assistance

17.

Appointment of an Authorised Officers

18.

Powers of an Authorised Officer

19.

Offences

20.

Revocation

21.

Export inspection

Schedule 1

Chapter I

Domestic soliped and domestic animal of the bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine species

Chapter II

Poultry, a domestic bird and a domestic rabbit

Chapter III

Domestic dog and a domestic cat

Chapter IV

Any other mammal and bird

Chapter V

Any other vertebrate animal and cold blooded animal

Chapter VI

Loading densities

Chapter VII

Watering and feeding intervals, journey times and rest periods

Schedule 2

Route Plans

EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

(PROTECTION OF ANIMALS DURING TRANSPORT)

REGULATIONS 2006

Statutory Instrument No. 267 of 2006

I, MARY COUGHLAN, Minister for Agriculture and Food in exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 3 of the European Communities Act (No. 27 of 1972), and for the purpose of giving effect to Council Directive No. 91/628/EEC

1

of 19 November 1991, as amended by Council Decision No. 92/438/EEC

2

of 13 July 1992 and Commission Decision No. 94/96/EC

3

of 3 February 1994, Council Directive No. 95/29/EC

4

of 29 June 1995, Council Directive No. 97/12/EC

5

of 17 March 1997 in so far as it relates to the transport of live animals and swine, and Council Regulation 1255/97/EC

6

of 25 June 1997 as amended by Council Regulation (EC) No. 1040/2003

7

of 11 June 2003 and Commission Decision 2003/483/EC

8

of 30 June 2003 hereby make the following regulations —

Citation