Diseases of Animals (Protection of Animals during Transport) Order, 1995.

This Order lays down standards for the protection of animals during transport and gives effect to Council Directive No. 91/628/EEC of 19 November 1991. It makes 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 the persons who are entrusted to transport animals possess the necessary knowledge to care for these animals. The Minister shall establish and maintain a register of persons carrying out animal transport who have been approved by him as transporters. The transporter carrying out the transport of animals covered by the provisions of this Order shall ensure that the animals are identified throughout the journey. (19 articles completed by 2 Schedules: The First Schedule contains requirements regarding transport according to species; the Second Schedule provides for route plans)