Animals (Transit) Rules.
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Abstract
These Rules are setting the animal welfare necessary procedures and conditions as regards the operations related to live animal transport, including technical issues, animal loading, unloading and feeding/watering provisions all aimed at granting the correct animal treatment.
The text is divided into 9 sections. Main topics covered are: general terms and interpretations; protection of animals from injury and unnecessary suffering during loading, unloading and carriage; feeding, watering and general care of animals during carriage; unfit animals and animals likely to give birth during carriage; carriage of animals in receptacles; accommodation of animals during carriage; animals injured during carriage; and offences and penalties.
The text is divided into 9 sections. Main topics covered are: general terms and interpretations; protection of animals from injury and unnecessary suffering during loading, unloading and carriage; feeding, watering and general care of animals during carriage; unfit animals and animals likely to give birth during carriage; carriage of animals in receptacles; accommodation of animals during carriage; animals injured during carriage; and offences and penalties.
Attached files
Web site
Entry into force notes
These Rules entered into force on 1 January 1974.
Notes
Consolidated version
Repealed
No
Publication reference
1973/124-1988/089
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
Implements