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►B COUNCIL DIRECTIVE
of 19 November 1991
on the protection of animals during transport and amending Directives 90/425/EEC and 91/496/
EEC
(91/628/EEC)
(OJ L 340, 11.12.1991, p. 17)
Amended by:
Official Journal
No page date
►M1Council Decision 92/438/EEC of13 July 1992 L 243 27 25.8.1992
►M2Council Directive 95/29/EC of29 June 1995 L 148 52 30.6.1995
Amended by:
►A1Act ofAccession ofAustria, Sweden and Finland C 241 21 29.8.1994
(adapted by Council Decision 95/1/EC, Euratom, ECSC) L 1 1 1.1.1995
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C1Corrigendum, OJ L 282, 15.10.1997, p. 36 (95/29/EC)
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COUNCIL DIRECTIVE
of 19 November 1991
on the protection of animals during transport and amending
Directives 90/425/EEC and 91/496/EEC
(91/628/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic
Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion ofthe European Parliament (2),
Having regard to the opinion ofthe Economic and Social Committee (3),
Whereas in its resolution of20 February 1987 on animal welf are
policy (4), the European Parliament called upon the Commission to put
forward proposals on the protection of animals during transport;
Whereas in order to eliminate technical barriers to trade in live animals
and to allow the market organizations in question to operate smoothly,
while ensuring a satisfactory level of protection for the animals
concerned, the Community has adopted rules in this field;
Whereas all Member States have ratified the European Convention for
the protection ofanimals during international transport and have signed
the additional Protocol enabling the Community as such to accede to the
said Convention;
Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 3626/82 of3 December 1982 on
the implementation in the Community ofthe Convention on interna-
tional trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (5), hereinafter
ref erred to as ‘Cites’, regulates the conditions oftransport ofcertainspecies;
Whereas Directive 77/489/EEC (
6) laid down rules on the protection of
animals during international transport; whereas Directive 81/389 /
EEC (7) established measures for the implementation of Directive 77/
489/EEC, and in particular introduced controls at the internal frontiers ofthe Community;
Whereas in order to achieve the same objectives, and in particular the
protection ofanimals during transport, it is necessary in the context ofestablishing the internal market to modify the rules of Directive 90/425/EEC (
8),inter alia with a view to harmonizing prior checks relating to
animal welfare during transport;
Whereas within this framework the transport of animals within, to and
from the Community must be covered, and systematic checks at theinternal frontiers of the Community must be abolished;
Whereas for reasons of animal welfare the transport over long distances
of animals, including animals for slaughter, should be reduced as far aspossible;
Whereas the rules proposed must ensure more effective protection of
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(1) OJ No C 214, 21. 8. 1989, p. 36 and OJ No C 154, 23. 6. 1990, p. 7.
(2) OJ No C 113, 7. 5. 1990, p. 206.
(3) OJ No C 56, 7. 3. 1990, p. 29.
(4) OJ No C 76, 7. 3. 1987, p. 185.
(5) OJ No L 384, 31. 12. 1982, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Commission
Regulation (EEC) No 197/90 (OJ No L 29, 31. 1. 1990, p. 1).
(6) OJ No L 200, 8. 8. 1977, p. 10.
(7) OJ No L 150, 6. 6. 1981, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EEC)
No 3768/85 (OJ No L 362, 31. 12. 1985, p. 8).
(8) OJ No L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29. Directive as last amended by Directive 91/
496/EEC (OJ No L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 56).
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Whereas Directive 91/496/EEC (1) should be amended so as to adapt it
to this Directive; whereas Directives 77/489/EEC and 81/389/EECshould furthermore be repealed,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
CHAPTER I
General provisions
Article 1
1. This Directive applies to the transport of:
(a) domestic solipeds and domestic animals ofthe bovine, ovine,
caprine and porcine species;
(b) poultry, domestic birds and domestic rabbits;
(c) domestic cats and domestic dogs;
(d) other mammals and birds;
(e) other vertebrate animals and cold-blooded animals.
2. This Directive does not apply:
(a) — to transport which is not ofa commercial nature or to any
individual animal accompanied by a natural person who has
responsibility for the animal during transport,
— to the transport ofpet animals accompanying their owner on a
private journey;
(b) without prejudice to the relevant national provisions, to the transport
ofanimals carried out:
— up to a maximum distance of50 km counted f rom the start ofthe
transport ofthe animals to the place ofdestination, or
— by stock farmers or fatteners using agricultural vehicles or means
oftransport belonging to them in cases where the geographical
circumstances call for non-profit-making seasonal transhumance
ofcertain types ofanimal.
Article 2
1. For the purposes ofthis Directive, the def initions in Article 2 of
Directives 89/662/EEC (2), 90/425/EEC, 90/675/EEC (3) and Directive
91/496/EEC shall apply as necessary.
2. In addition, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) ‘means oftransport’, those parts ofroad vehicles, rail vehicles, ships
and aircraft used for loading and carrying animals, as well ascontainers for land, sea or air transport;
(b) ‘transport’, any movement of animals, effected by a means of
transport, which involves loading and unloading the animals;
(c) ‘staging point’, a place where the journey is interrupted to rest, feed
or water the animals;
(d) ‘transfer point’, a place where transport is interrupted to transfer
animals from one means of transport to another;
(e) ‘place ofdeparture’, the place at which, without prejudice to the
provisions ofArticle 1 (2) (b), the animal is f irst loaded on to ameans oftransport, or any place where the animals have beenunloaded ►
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496/EEC (OJ No L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 56).
(3) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Directive 91/
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and, if necessary, cared for, but excluding any staging or transfer
point.
Markets and assembly centres approved in accordance with
Community legislation may also be regarded as places ofdeparture:
— where the f irst place ofloading ofthe animals is less than 50 km
from the said markets or assembly centres,
— where, although the distance referred to in the first indent is over
50 km, the animals have had a rest period ofa length to bedetermined in accordance with the procedure laid down inArticle 17 and have been watered and fed before being reloaded;
(f) ‘place of destination’, the place at which an animal is finally
unloaded from a means of transport, but excluding a staging point ora transfer point;
(g) ‘journey’, transport from place of departure to place of destination;
(h) ‘rest period’, a continuous period in the course ofa journey during
which animals are not being moved by a means oftransport;
(i) ‘transporter’, any natural or legal person transporting animals
— on his own account, or
— for the account of a third party, or— by providing a third party with a means oftransport ofanimals,
where such transport is ofa commercial nature and carried out f or
the purpose ofgain.
CHAPTER II
Transport and controls in Community territory
Article 3
1. Member States shall ensure that:
(a) the transport ofanimals within, to and f rom each Member State
shall be effected in accordance with this Directive and, in respect ofthe animals referred to in:
— Article 1 (a), the provisions ofChapter I ofthe Annex,
— Article 1 (b), the provisions ofChapter II ofthe Annex,— Article 1 (c), the provisions ofChapter III ofthe Annex,
— Article 1 (d), the provisions ofChapter IV ofthe Annex,
— Article 1 (e), the provisions ofChapter V ofthe Annex;
(aa) — space allowances (loading densities) for animals at least comply
with the figures laid down in Chapter VI of the Annex, inrespect ofthe animals and the means oftransport ref erred to in
that Chapter,
— travelling times and rest periods and feeding and watering
intervals for certain types of animals comply with those laiddown in Chapter VII ofthe Annex, in respect ofthe animalsreferred to in that Chapter, without prejudice to the provisionsofRegulation (EEC) No 3820/85 (
1);
(b) no animal shall be transported unless it is fit for the intended
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Animals that are ill or injured shall not be considered fit for
transport. However, this provision shall not apply to:
(i) animals that are slightly injured or ill whose transport would
not cause unnecessary suffering;
(ii) animals that are transported for scientific research purposes
approved by the competent authority;
(c) animals that fall ill or are injured during transport shall receive
first-aid treatment as soon as possible; they shall be given
appropriate veterinary treatment and ifnecessary undergo emer-
gency slaughter in a way which does not cause them anyunnecessary suffering.
2. Notwithstanding paragraph 1 (b), Member States may permit the
transport ofanimals f or emergency veterinary treatment or slaughter
under conditions which do not meet the requirements ofthis Directive.Member States shall ensure that any such transport is permitted onlywhere no unnecessary suffering or ill treatment is caused to the animalsconcerned. If necessary, specific rules for the application of thisparagraph shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down
in Article 17.
3. Without prejudice to the requirements laid down in points 1 (a) and
(b) and in the Annex to this Directive, the Council, acting by a qualifiedmajority on a proposal from the Commission, shall lay down appropriate
additional conditions f or the transport ofcertain types ofanimal such as
solipeds, wild birds and marine mammals in order to safeguard theirwelfare.
Pending implementation ofthese provisions, Member States may,
subject to the general provisions ofthe Treaty, apply relevant national
additional rules.
Article 4
Member States shall ensure that animals are identified and registered
throughout their journey in accordance with Article 3 (1) (c) ofDirective
90/425/EEC and are accompanied by the documentation required by
Community or national legislation enabling the competent authority tocheck:
— their origin and their ownership,
— their place ofdeparture and place ofdestination,— the date and time ofdeparture.
Article 5
A. Member States shall ensure that:
1. any transporter:
(a) is:
(i) registered in a manner enabling the competent authority to
identify the person rapidly in the event of failure to
comply with the requirements ofthis Directive;
(ii) covered by an authorization valid for all transport of
vertebrate animals carried out in one ofthe territoriesreferred to in Annex I to Directive 90/675/EEC, granted
by the competent authority ofthe Member State of
establishment or, ifan undertaking established in a thirdcountry is concerned, by a competent authority ofaMember State ofthe Union, subject to a written under-taking by the person in charge ofthe transportundertaking to comply with the requirements ofthe
Community veterinary legislation in force.
This written undertaking shall in particular state that:
— the transporter referred to in point 2 has taken all the
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particularly where export to third countries is concerned,
as far as the place of destination as defined by Communitylegislation,
— without prejudice to the provisions ofChapter 1A (6) (b)
of the Annex, the staff referred to in subparagraph (a) ofpoint 2 have received specific training, either within theundertaking or from a training body, or have equivalent
practical experience qualifying them to handle and
transport vertebrate animals and to administer, ifneces-sary, appropriate care to the animals transported;
b) does not transport any animal, or cause any animal to be
transported, in a way which is likely to cause injury or unduesuffering to that animal;
c) uses, for the transport of animals referred to in this Directive,
means oftransport that will ensure compliance with Commu-
nity requirements concerning welfare during transport, and inparticular the requirements laid down in the Annex and thoseto be laid down in accordance with Article 13 (1);
2. the transporter:
(a) entrusts the transport ofthe live animals to staf fwho possess
the necessary ability, professional competence and knowledgelaid down in subparagraph (a) ofpoint 1;
(b) for the animals referred to in Article 1 (1) (a) which are to be
traded between Member States or exported to third countries,
and in cases where the journey time exceeds eight hours,
draws up a route plan in accordance with the specimen inChapter VIII ofthe Annex, which will be attached to thehealth certificate during the journey, and also indicates anystaging and transfer points.
A single route plan will have to be drawn up in accordance
with point (c) to cover the whole period ofthe journey;
(c) submits the route plan referred to in (b) to the competent
authority so that it can draw up the health certificate, afterwhich, the number or numbers ofsuch certif icates must bemarked on the route plan and it must be stamped by theveterinarian ofthe place ofdeparture, who will also givenotice ofthe existence ofthe route plan through the Animo
system;
(d) ensures:
(i) that the original copy ofthe route plan ref erred to in (b)
— is duly drawn up and completed by the appropriate
persons at the appropriate time,
— is attached to the health certificate accompanying the
consignment throughout the journey;
(ii) that the staff in charge of the transport
— state in the route plan the times and places at which
the animals transported have been fed and wateredduring the journey,
— where animals are being exported to third countries
and the travelling time within Community territory,exceeds eight hours, have the route plan certified,after checking, by the competent authority of the
authorized crossing point or ofthe point ofexit
designated by a Member State (stamps and signature),after the animals have been checked and judged by theofficial veterinarian to be fit to continue their journey.
Member Sates may specify that expenses incurred by
the abovementioned veterinary check shall be borneby the operator exporting the animals,
— on their return, send back the route plan to the
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However, where animals are being exported to third
countries by sea and the travelling time exceeds eighthours, the same provisions shall apply;
(e) keeps, for a period fixed by the competent authority, a second
copy ofthe route plan ref erred to in (b) which may, ifrequired, be submitted on request to the competent authorityfor verification;
(f) demonstrates, according to the species transported and where
the length ofthe journey entails compliance with Chapter VII
(4), that steps have been taken to meet the animals' needs for
food and water during the journey, even where the route planis changed or where the journey is interrupted for reasonsbeyond his control;
(g) ensures that the animals are transported without delay to their
place ofdestination;
(h) without prejudice to compliance with the provisions in
Chapter III ofthe Annex, ensures that animals ofspecies
not referred to in Chapter VII of the Annex are suitably fedand watered at appropriate internals during transport;
3. that the staging points, agreed upon in advance by the person in
charge referred to in point 2, are regularly checked by thecompetent authority which must also satisfy itself that the animals
are fit to continue their journey;
4. that the costs ofmeeting animals' f eeding, watering and rest
requirements are borne by the operators referred to in point 1.
B. Any procedures for application which result from this Article shall
be adopted in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article17.
Article 6
1. Directive 90/425/EEC shall be amended as follows:
(a) the third paragraph ofArticle 1 shall be replaced by the f ollowing:
‘This Directive shall not affect checks carried out as part of tasks
conducted in a non-discriminatory manner by authorities responsiblefor the general application of laws in a Member State.’;
(b) the following reference shall be added to section I of Annex A:
‘Council Directive 91/628/EEC of19 November 1991 on the
protection ofanimals during transport and amending Directives 90/425/EEC and 91/496/EEC. (OJ No L 340, 11. 12. 1991, p. 17).’
2. The certificates or documents referred to in Article 3 of Directive
90/425/EEC shall be supplemented in accordance with the procedure
laid down in Article 17, in order to take account ofthe requirements of
this Directive.
3. The exchange ofinf ormation between authorities in compliance
with the requirements ofthis Directive must be integrated into the
computerized system provided for in Article 20 of Directive 90/425/EEC (Animo) and, as regards imports from third countries, into the Shiftproject, in accordance with Article 12 (4) ofDirective 91/496/EEC.
The detailed rules for the application of this paragraph shall be adopted
in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17.
Article 7
1. Member States shall ensure that the necessary measures are taken
to prevent or reduce to a minimum any delay during transport or
suffering by animals when strikes or other unforeseeable circumstances
impede the application ofthis Directive. In particular, specialarrangements shall be made at ports, airports, railway stations,marshalling yards, and border inspection posts referred to in Article 6ofDirective 91/496/EEC to expedite the transport ofanimals underconditions in keeping with the requirements ofthis Directive.1991L0628 — EN — 30.06.1995 — 003.001 — 7
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2. Without prejudice to Community animal health requirements laid
down elsewhere, no consignment ofanimals shall be detained duringtransport unless it is strictly necessary for the welfare of the animals. If
any consignment ofanimals has to be detained during transport f or more
than two hours, appropriate arrangements shall be made for the care ofthe animals and, where necessary, their unloading and accommodation.
Article 8
Member States shall ensure that, in accordance with the principles and
rules ofcontrol laid down in Directive 90/425/EEC, the competentauthorities check that the requirements ofthis Directive have beencomplied with, by carrying out non-discriminatory inspections of:
(a) means oftransport and animals during transport by road;
(b) means oftransport and animals arriving at their place ofdestination;
(c) means oftransport and animals at markets, at places ofdeparture, at
staging points and at transfer points;
(d) the particulars on the accompanying documents.
Such inspections must be carried out on an adequate sample ofthe
animals transported each year within each Member State, and may be
carried out at the same time as checks for other purposes.
The competent authority in each Member State shall submit to the
Commission an annual report stating the number ofinspections carriedout in the preceding calendar year in respect ofeach ofthe points (a),(b), (c) and (d) and including details ofany reported inf ringements and
the action taken as a result by the competent authority.
Furthermore, where the competent authority ofa Member State has
information leading it to suspect an infringement, checks may also becarried out during the transport ofanimals on its territory.
This Article shall not affect checks carried out as part of tasks conducted
in a non-discriminatory manner by authorities responsible for thegeneral application oflaws in a Member State.
Article 9
1. Ifit is f ound in the course oftransport that the provisions ofthis
Directive are not being or have not been complied with, the competentauthority ofthe place at which such a f inding is made shall require theperson in charge ofthe means oftransport to take any action which thecompetent authority considers necessary in order to safeguard the
welfare of the animals concerned.
Depending on the circumstances ofeach case, such action may include:
(a) arranging for the journey to be completed or the animals to be
returned to their place ofdeparture by the most direct route,
provided that this course ofaction would not cause unnecessary
suffering to the animals;
(b) arranging for the animals to be held in suitable accommodation with
appropriate care until the problem is resolved;
(c) arranging for the humane slaughter of the animals. The destination
and use ofthe carcases ofthese animals shall be governed by the
provisions laid down in Directive 64/433/EEC (
1).
Any measure taken pursuant to the second subparagraph shall be
notified by the competent authority by the Animo network according to
the procedures, including financial procedures, to be establishedaccording to the procedure provided for in Article 17.1991L0628 — EN — 30.06.1995 — 003.001 — 8
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2. Ifthe person in charge ofthe means oftransport f ails to comply
with the instructions ofthe competent authority, the latter shallimmediately have the measures in question carried out and shall recover
the costs ofsuch measures in the appropriate manner.
3. Rights ofappeal existing under the laws in f orce in the Member
States against decisions by the competent authorities shall not beaffected by this Directive.
Decisions taken by the competent authorities ofthe Member States and
the reasons for such decisions shall be notified to the consignor or hisrepresentative and to the competent authority ofthe Member State ofdispatch.
Ifthe consignor or his representative so requests, the said decisions and
reasons shall be forwarded to him in writing with details of the rights of
appeal which are available to him under the law in force in the MemberState ofdestination and ofthe procedure and time limits applicable.
However, in the event ofa dispute, the two parties concerned may, if
they so agree, within a maximum period ofone month, submit the
dispute for the assessment of an expert whose name appears on a list of
Community experts to be drawn up by the Commission.
Such experts shall issue their opinions within not more than 72 hours.
The parties shall abide by the expert's opinion, with due regard forCommunity veterinary legislation.
Article 10
1. Commission experts may, to the extent necessary to ensure
uniform application of this Directive, carry out on-the-spot checks. In sodoing, they may carry out random, non-discriminatory checks to ensure
that the competent authority is monitoring compliance with the
requirements ofthis Directive.
The Commission shall inform the Member States of the results of these
checks.
2. The checks referred to in paragraph 1 shall be carried out in
collaboration with the competent authority.
3. The Member State in the territory ofwhich the inspections are
carried out shall provide the experts with any assistance they require toaccomplish their task.
4. Detailed rules for the application of this Article shall be adopted in
accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17.
CHAPTER III
Importation from third countries
Article 11
1. The rules laid down by Directive 91/496/EEC shall apply, in
particular with regard to the organization ofand f ollow-up to checks.
2. The importation, transit and transport into and through Community
territory oflive animals covered by this Directive coming f rom third
countries shall be authorized only ifthe transporter:
— gives a written undertaking to comply with the requirements ofthis
Directive, in particular those referred to in Article 5, and has made
arrangements to comply with them,
— submits a route plan drawn up in accordance with Article 5.
3. In addition, when checking that the requirements ofparagraph 2
have been complied with, the official veterinarian of the borderinspection post shall verify compliance with animal welfare require-ments. If he establishes that requirements for the feeding and watering of1991L0628 — EN — 30.06.1995 — 003.001 — 9
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animals have not been complied with, he shall take, at the operator's
expense, the measures provided for in Article 9.
4. The certificate or documents provided for in the third indent of
Article 4 (1) ofDirective 91/496/EEC shall be supplemented in
accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17, in order to take
account ofthe requirements ofthis Directive.
Pending adoption ofthese measures, the relevant national rules shall
apply, subject to the general rules laid down by the Treaty.
CHAPTER IV
Final provisions
Article 12
The rules and information procedures set out in Directive 89/608/
EEC (1) shall apply mutatis mutandis for the purposes of this Directive.
Article 13
1. Before 31 December 1995, the Commission shall submit proposals
to the Council for the fixing of standards with which means of transportmust comply. The Council shall act on those proposals by a qualifiedmajority.
2. The Council, acting by a qualified majority on a proposal from the
Commission, shall, before 30 June 1996, lay down the Community
criteria to be met by staging points with regard to the reception structure,feeding, watering, loading, unloading and where necessary housing ofcertain types ofanimal as well as the health requirements applicable tosuch staging points.
3. Before 31 December 1999, the Commission shall submit a report
to the Council on the experience acquired by the Member States since
the implementation ofthis Directive, possibly accompanied by proposals
on which the Council shall act by a qualified majority.
4. Pending implementation ofthe provisions ref erred to in paragraphs
1 and 2, the relevant national rules shall apply subject to the generalrules laid down by the Treaty.
Article 14
The Annexes to this Directive shall be amended by the Council, acting
by a qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission, with a viewin particular to their adaptation to technological and scientific progress.
Article 15
In accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 17, the certificates
or accompanying documents provided for by Community regulations forthe transport ofthe animals ref erred to in Article 1 may be supplemented
by an attestation from the competent authority within the meaning of
Article 2 (6) ofDirective 90/425/EEC certif ying that the requirements ofthis Directive have been complied with.
Article 16
1. Member States may exempt from the provisions of this Directive
movements ofanimals in certain parts ofthe territories ref erred to inAnnex I to Directive 90/675/EEC, to take account oftheir remotenessfrom the mainland part of the Community territory.1991L0628 — EN — 30.06.1995 — 003.001 — 10
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2. Member States which make use ofthis option shall inf orm the
other Member States and the Commission in the Standing VeterinaryCommittee ofthe measures they have taken.
Article 17
1. Where the procedure laid down in this Article is to be used,
matters shall without delay be referred by the Chairman, either on hisown initiative or at the request ofthe representative ofa Member State,to the Standing Veterinary Committee (hereinafter called ‘the
Committee’) set up by Decision 68/361/EEC (
1).
2. The representative ofthe Commission shall submit to the
Committee a draft of the measures to be taken. The Committee shalldeliver its opinion on the draft, within a time limit which the Chairman
may lay down according to the urgency ofthe matter. The opinion shall
be delivered by the majority laid down in Article 148 (2) ofthe Treaty inthe case ofdecisions which the Council is required to adopt on aproposal from the Commission. The votes of the representatives of theMember States within the Committee shall be weighted in the mannerset out in that Article. The Chairman shall not vote.
3. The Commission shall adopt the measures envisaged ifthey are in
accordance with the opinion ofthe Committee.
4. Ifthe measures envisaged are not in accordance with the opinion
ofthe Committee, or ifno opinion is delivered, the Commission shall,
without delay submit to the Council a proposal relating to the measuresto be taken. The Council shall act by a qualified majority.
If , on expiry ofa period ofthree months f rom the date ofref erral to the
Council, the Council has not acted, the proposed measures shall be
adopted by the Commission save where the Council has decided againstthe said measures by a simple majority.
Article 18
1. Member States shall take the appropriate specific measures to
penalize any infringement of this Directive by natural or legal persons.
2. In the case ofrepeated inf ringements ofthis Directive or an
infringement which involves serious suffering for the animals, aMember State shall, without prejudice to any other penalties providedfor, take the measures necessary to remedy the shortcomings noted, up
to and including suspension or even withdrawal ofthe authorization
referred to in Article 5A (1) (a) (ii).
Member States shall, when they transpose provisions into their national
legislation, provide for the measures which they will take to remedy the
shortcomings noted.
3. Where it is established in the Member State oftransit or
destination by the competent authority ofone ofthose Member Statesthat a transport undertaking is not observing the provisions ofthis
Directive, they shall contact the competent authority ofthe Member
State which granted the authorization without delay. The latter shall takeall the necessary measures, in particular those laid down in paragraph 2.It shall communicate the decision taken and the reasons therefor to thecompetent authority ofthe Member State in which the inf ringement was
established and to the Commission.
The Commission shall regularly inform the other Member States thereof.(4) The Member States shall, acting in accordance with the
provisions laid down in Directive 89/608/EEC (
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Where it has been established that serious or repeated infringements
have taken place, provided that all the possibilities afforded by mutualassistance have been exhausted and after contacts between the parties
and the Commission, the Member State in which the infringements have
been established may temporarily prohibit the transporter who isimplicated from transporting animals on its territory.
5. This Article shall not affect national rules applicable to penal
sanctions.
Article 19
This Directive shall apply without prejudice to obligations arising from
customs legislation.
Article 20
Directives 77/489/EEC and 81/389/EEC shall be repealed not later than
the date referred to in Article 21.
Article 21
1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and
administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive before
1 January 1993. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
2. When the Member States adopt the measures referred to in
paragraph 1, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall beaccompanied by such reference on the occasion of their officialpublication. The methods ofmaking such ref erence shall be laid downby the Member States.
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ANNEX
CHAPTER I
DOMESTIC SOLIPEDS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS OF THE BOVINE,
OVINE, CAPRINE AND PORCINE SPECIES
A.General provisions
1. Pregnant animals likely to give birth during carriage or animals having given
birth during the preceding 48 hours, and newborn animals in which the navel
has not completely healed, shall not be considered fit for transportation.
►A1However, Sweden may, for a transitional period of three years as from
the date ofentry into f orce ofthe Accession Treaty, maintain its more
stringent national rules for transport which has its point of departure and its
point ofarrival in its territory f or cows in gestation and newborn calves. ◄
2. (a) Animals shall be provided with adequate space to stand in their natural
position and, when necessary, partitions to protect the animals from
motion ofthe means oftransport. Unless special conditions f or the
protection ofanimals require otherwise, room to lie down shall be
provided.
(b) The means oftransport and containers shall be constructed and operated
so as to protect animals against inclement weather and marked
differences in climatic conditions. Ventilation and air space shall be in
keeping with the conditions oftransport and appropriate f or the species
ofanimals carried.
Sufficient space should be provided inside the animals' compartment and
at each ofits levels to ensure that there is adequate ventilation above the
animals when they are in a naturally standing position without on any
account hindering their natural movement.
(c) Means oftransport and containers shall be easy to clean, escape-proof
and shall be so constructed and operated as to avoid injury and
unnecessary suffering to animals and to ensure their safety during
transport. Containers in which animals are transported shall be marked
with a symbol indicating the presence oflive animals and a sign
indicating the animals' upright position. They shall allow for the
inspection and care ofthe animals and shall be stowed in a way which
does not interfere with ventilation. During transport and handling,
containers shall always be kept upright and shall not be exposed to severe
jolts or shaking.
(d) During transport the animals must receive water and appropriate food at
the intervals laid down for this purpose in Chapter VII.
(e) Solipeds shall wear halters during transport. This provision need not
apply to unbroken foals or to animals transported in individual boxes.
(f) When animals are tied, the ropes or other attachments used shall be
strong enough not to break during normal transport conditions, and long
enough to allow the animals, ifnecessary, 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. Animals shall not be tied by the horns, or by nose
rings.
(g) Solipeds shall be transported in individual stalls or boxes which are
designed to protect the animals against jolts. However, such animals may
be transported in groups; in that case, care must be taken to ensure that
animals which are hostile to one another are not transported together or
where they are transported together, that they have their hind hoofs
unshod.
(h) Solipeds shall not be transported in vehicles with more than one deck.
3. (a) When animals of different species travel in the same means of transport
they shall be segregated according to species, except in the case of
companion animals where separation would cause distress. Furthermore,
special measures shall be taken to avoid adverse reactions which might
result from the transport in the same consignment of animals naturally
hostile to each other. When animals of different ages are carried in the
same means oftransport, adults and young animals shall be kept
separate; this restriction shall not, however, apply to females travelling
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separate from females. Adult breeding boars shall be separated from each
other. This shall also apply to stallions. These provisions shall apply only
insofar as the animals have not been raised in compatible groups or are
not accustomed to one another.
(b) In compartments in which animals are transported, goods shall not be
loaded which could prejudice the welfare of the animals.
4. Suitable equipment for loading and unloading of animals such as bridges,
ramps or gangways 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 ifnecessary. During transport, animals shall not be
suspended by mechanical means, nor lifted or dragged by the head, horns,
legs, tail or fleece. In addition, the use of electric prods 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 ofthe animals being transported: it shall be ofnon-slip
design; ifit has any spaces or perf orations these shall be completely smooth
to prevent injury to the animals. 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 ofthe animals during transport,
consignments oflivestock shall be accompanied by an attendant, except in
the following cases:
(a) where animals are transported in containers which are secured,
adequately ventilated and, where necessary, containing 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 attendant;
(c) where the consignor has appointed an agent to care for the animals at
appropriate staging points.
7. (a) The attendant or consignor's agent shall look after the animals, feed and
water them and, ifnecessary, milk them.
(b) Cows in milk shall be milked at intervals ofabout 12 hours but not
exceeding 15 hours.
(c) To enable the attendant to provide this care, he shall, ifnecessary, have
available a suitable means oflighting.
8. Animals shall be loaded only into means oftransport which have 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. Any railway truck used in the transport ofanimals shall be marked with a
symbol indicating the presence oflive animals, unless the animals are being
transported in containers. Ifno trucks specially adapted f or transport of
animals are obtainable, animals shall be carried in covered trucks which are
capable of travelling at high speed and are provided with sufficiently large air
vents or a ventilation system which is effective even at low speeds. The
inside walls ofthe trucks shall be ofwood or other suitable material,
completely smooth and fitted with rings or bars, at a suitable height, to which
the animals may be attached ifnecessary.
10. Where they are not transported in individual boxes, solipeds shall be tied in
such a way that they are all facing the same side of the vehicle or tied facing
each other. However, foals and unbroken animals shall not be tied.
11. Large animals shall be loaded in such a way as to allow an attendant to move
between them.
12. When, in accordance with point 3 (a), the segregation ofanimals is required,
this may be effected either by tying them in separate parts of the truck, if its
space permits, or by means ofsuitable partitions.
13. When assembling trains and during all other movement oftrucks every
precaution shall be taken to avoid jolting oftrucks containing animals.
C.Special provisions for transport by road
14. Vehicles shall be escape-proofand so constructed as to ensure the saf ety of
the animals and shall also be equipped with a roof which ensures effective
protection against the weather. ►A1However, for a transitional period of
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obligation to provide roofing for the transport of reindeer is not required.
Following the opinion ofthe Scientif ic Veterinary Committee, the
Commission, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 17,
may decide to maintain this derogation. ◄
15. Tying facilities shall be provided in vehicles used in the transport of large
animals which are normally required to be tied. When vehicles are required
to be sub-divided, the partitions shall be ofrigid construction.
16. Vehicles shall carry suitable equipment complying with the requirements of
paragraph 4.
D.Special provisions for transport by water
17. The fittings of vessels shall be such that animals can be transported without
injury or unnecessary suffering.
18. Animals shall not be transported on open decks unless in adequately secured
containers or other structures, approved by the competent authority and
giving adequate protection against sea and weather.
19. Animals shall be tied or properly accommodated in pens or containers.
20. There shall be adequate passageways having access to all pens, containers or
vehicles accommodating animals. Adequate lighting facilities shall be
available.
21. A sufficient number of attendants shall be provided taking into account the
number ofanimals transported and the duration ofthe voyage.
22. All parts ofthe vessel where animals are accommodated shall be provided
with drainage and shall be kept in a sanitary condition.
23. A type ofinstrument approved by the competent authority shall be carried f or
slaughtering animals ifnecessary.
24. Vessels used in the transport ofanimals shall, bef ore sailing, be provided
with sufficient supplies of drinking water — where they are not equipped
with a suitable system allowing its production — and appropriate foodstuffs,
having regard to the species and number ofanimals being transported as well
as to the duration ofthe voyage.
25. Provisions shall be made for isolating ill or injured animals during the voyage
and for first-aid treatment to be given, when necessary.
26. (a) Where animals are transported in railway trucks on board ships, special
care shall be taken to ensure that adequate ventilation is provided for the
animals throughout the voyage. Paragraphs 17 to 19 shall not apply to the
transport ofanimals loaded in railway trucks or road vehicles on board
ferry boats or similar vessels.
(b) Where animals are transported in road vehicles on board ships, 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 them 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 must be maintained. Where
possible, a vehicle for the transport of animals should be placed near
a fresh air inlet;
(ii) the animals' compartment shall have a sufficient number of vents or
other means ofensuring that it is adequately ventilated, bearing in
mind that the air flow is restricted in the confined space of ship's
vehicle hold. There must be sufficient room inside the animals'
compartment and at each ofits levels to ensure that there is
adequate ventilation above the animals where they are in a naturally
standing position;
(iii) direct access must be provided to each part ofthe animals'
compartment so that the animals can, if necessary, be cared for, fed
and watered during the voyage.
E.Special provisions for transport by air
27. Animals shall be transported in containers, pens or stalls 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 ofanimals. In addition, severe
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29. In freight aircraft a type of instrument approved by the competent authority
shall be carried for slaughtering animals if necessary.
CHAPTER II
POULTRY, DOMESTIC BIRDS AND DOMESTIC RABBITS
30. The following provisions of Chapter I shall apply mutatis mutandis to the
transport ofpoultry, domestic birds and domestic rabbits: paragraphs 2 (a),
(b) and (c), 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 17 to 22 inclusive, 24 and 26 to 29 inclusive.
31. Suitable food and water shall be available in adequate quantities, save in the
case of:
(i) a journey lasting less than 12 hours, disregarding loading and unloading
time;
(ii) a journey lasting less than 24 hours for chicks of all species, provided
that it is completed within 72 hours after hatching.
CHAPTER III
DOMESTIC DOGS AND DOMESTIC CATS
32. Without prejudice to Article 1 (2) (a), the following provisions of Chapter I
shall apply mutatis mutandis to the transport ofdomestic dogs and domestic
cats: 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.
33. Animals being transported shall be fed at intervals of not more than 24 hours
and given water at intervals ofnot more than 12 hours. There shall be clear
written instructions about feeding and watering. Females in oestrus shall be
separated from males.
CHAPTER IV
OTHER MAMMALS AND BIRDS
34. (a) The provisions ofthis chapter shall apply to the transport ofthose
mammals and birds which are not already covered by the provisions of
the preceding chapters.
(b) The following provisions of Chapter I shall apply mutatis mutandis to the
transport ofthe species concerned in this Chapter: paragraph 1,
paragraph 2 (a), (b) and (c), paragraphs 3 (b), 4, 5, 6, paragraph 7 (a)
and (c), paragraphs 3 (b), 4, 5, 6, paragraph 7 (a) and (c), paragraphs 8, 9,
and 13 to 29 inclusive.
35. Without prejudice to Article 3 (1) (b), only animals suitable for transportation
and in good health shall be transported. Animals obviously in advanced
stages ofpregnancy or animals that have recently given birth, as well as
infant animals incapable of feeding themselves and which are not
accompanied by the mother, shall not be considered fit for transportation.
These provisions may be exempted in exceptional circumstances ifit is
necessary in the animals' interest for them 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 ofa veterinarian. Details ofany
sedation shall accompany the animal to its destination.
37. Animals shall be transported only in suitably constructed means oftransport,
on which, ifnecessary, a notice shall be placed indicating that the animals in
them are wild, timid or dangerous. Moreover, clear written instructions about
feeding and watering and any special care required shall accompany the
animals.
Animals covered by the Cites shall be transported in accordance with the
most recent provisions ofthe Cites ‘guidelines f or transport and preparation
for shipment of live wild animals and plants’. In the case of air transport, they
shall be transported at least in accordance with the most recent IATA rules
governing the transport oflive animals. They shall be conveyed to their
destination as soon as possible.
38. Animals 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
animals prior to shipment during which they shall, ifnecessary, be moved
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40. Animals of different species shall not be placed in the same container.
Moreover, animals ofthe same species shall not be placed in the same
container unless it is known that they are compatible with one another.
41. Cervine animals shall not be transported while in velvet.
42. Birds shall be kept in semi-darkness.
43. Without prejudice to special measures to be taken in accordance with Article
3 (3), marine mammals shall have the constant attention ofa qualif ied
attendant. Containers shall not be stacked.
44. (a) There shall be additional ventilation by means ofholes ofa suitable size
in all walls ofthe container to ensure an adequate f low ofair at all times.
These holes shall be ofa size which prevents the animals f rom coming
into contact with persons handling the container or from injuring
themselves.
(b) Spacer bars of adequate size shall be fitted to all walls, roofs and bases of
containers to ensure that there is a free flow of air to the animals in the
event ofstacking or close storing ofcargo.
45. Animals should not be housed near foodstuffs or in places to which
unauthorized persons have access.
CHAPTER V
OTHER VERTEBRATE ANIMALS AND COLD-BLOODED ANIMALS
46. Other vertebrate animals and cold-blooded animals must be transported in
such containers, under such conditions, in particular with regard to space,
ventilation, temperature and security, and with such supply ofwater and
oxygen appropriate for the species concerned. Animals which are covered by
Cites must be transported in accordance with the Cites ‘guidelines for
transport and preparation for shipment of live wild animals and plants’. In the
case ofair transport, they must be transported at least in accordance with themost recent IATA rules governing the transport oflive animals. They must
be conveyed to their destination as soon as possible.
CHAPTER VI
47.LOADING DENSITIES
A. DOMESTIC SOLIPEDS
Transport by rail
Adult horses 1,75 m
2(0,7 × 2,5 m) (*)
Young horses (6-24 months) (for journeys
ofup to 48 hours1,2 m2(0,6 × 2 m)
Young horses (6-24 months) (for journeys
over 48 hours)2,4 m2(1,2 × 2 m)
Ponies (under 144 cm) 1 m2(0,6 × 1,8 m)
Foals (0-6 months) 1,4 m2(1 × 1,4 m)
(*) The standard useable width ofwagons is 2,6 to 2,7 m.
NB:During long journeys, foals and young horses must be able to lie down.
These figures may vary by a maximum of 10 % for adult horses and ponies
and by a maximum of 20 % for young horses' and foals, depending not only
on the horses weight and size but also on their physical condition, the
meteorological conditions and the likely journey time.
Transport by road
Adult horses 1,75 m2(0,7 × 2,5 m)
Young horses (6-24 months) (for journeys
ofup to 48 hours)1,2 m2(0,6 × 2 m)
Young horses (6-24 months) (for journeys
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Ponies (under 144 cm) 1 m2(0,6 × 1,8 m)
Foals (0-6 months) 1,4 m2(1 × 1,4 m)
NB:During long journeys, foals and young horses must be able to lie down.
These figures may vary by a maximum of 10 % for adult horses and ponies
and by a maximum of 20 % for young horses and foals, depending not only
on the horses' weight and size but also on their physical condition, the
meteorological conditions and the likely journey time.
Transport by air
Loading density ofhorses in relation to surf ace area
0-100 kg 0,42 m2
100-200 kg 0,66 m2
200-300 kg 0,87 m2
300-400 kg 1,04 m2
400-500 kg 1,19 m2
500-600 kg 1,34 m2
600-700 kg 1,51 m2
700-800 kg 1,73 m2
Transport by sea
Live weight in kg m2/animal
200-300 0,90/1,175
300-400 1,175/1,45
400-500 1,45/1,725
500-600 1,725/2600-700 kg 2/2,25
B. BOVINE ANIMALS
Transport by rail
CategoryApproximate weight
(in kg)Area in m2per animal
Small calves 55 0,30 to 0,40
Medium-sized calves 110 0,40 to 0,70
Heavy calves 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 their physical condition, the metorological conditions and the
likely journey time.
Transport by road
CategoryApproximate weight
(in kg)Area in m2per animal
Small calves 50 0,30 to 0,40
Medium-sized calves 110 0,40 to 0,70
Heavy calves 200 0,70 to 0,95
Medium-sized cattle 325 0,95 to 1,30
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CategoryApproximate weight
(in kg)Area in m2per animal
Very heavy cattle > 700 [> 1,60]
These figures may vary, depending not only on the animals' weight and size
but also on their physical condition, the metorological conditions and the
likely journey time.
Transport by air
CategoryApproximate weight
(in kg)Area in m2per animal
Calves 50 0,23
70 0,28
Cattle 300 0,84
500 1,27
Transport by sea
Live weight in kg m2/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
Pregnant animals must be allowed 10 % more space.
C. SHEEP/GOATS
Transport by rail
Category Weight in kg Area in m2per 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 ewes < 55 0,40 to 0,50
> 55 > 0,50
Goats < 35 0,20 to 0,30
35 to 55 0,30 to 0,40
> 55 0,40 to 0,75
Heavily pregnant goats < 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 off leece ofthe animals, as well as on
the meteorological conditions and the journey time.
Transport by road
Category Weight in kg Area in m2per animal
Shorn sheep and lambs of
26 kg and over< 55 0,20 to 0,30
> 55 > 0,30
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Category Weight in kg Area in m2per animal
Heavily pregnant ewes < 55 0,40 to 0,50
> 55 > 0,50
Goats < 35 0,20 to 0,30
35 to 55 0,30 to 0,40
> 55 0,40 to 0,75
Heavily pregnant goats < 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 off leece ofthe animals, as well as on
the meteorological conditions and the journey time. As an indication: for
small lambs, an area ofunder 0,2 m2per animal may be provided.
Transport by air
Loading density for sheep and goats in relation to surface area:
Average weight
(in kg)Surface area per sheep/goat
(in m2)
25 0,20
50 0,30
75 0,40
Transport by sea
Live wight in kg m2/animal
20/30 0,24/0,265
30/40 0,265/0,29040/50 0,290/0,315
50/60 0,315/0,34
60/70 0,34/0,39
D. PIGS
Transport by rail and by roadAll pigs must at least be able to lie down and stand up in their natural
position.
In order to comply with these minimum requirements, the loading density for
pigs ofaround 100 kg should not exceed 235 kg/m
2.
The breed, size and physical condition ofthe pigs may mean that the
minimum required surface area given above has to be increased; a maximum
increase of20 % may also be required depending on the meteorological
conditions and the journey time.
Transport by air
The loading density should be relatively high to preclude injury on take-off
or landing or in the event ofturbulence, although all animals must still be
able to lie down. The climate, total journey time and hour ofarrival should be
taken into account in deciding on the loading density.
Average weight Surface area per pig
15 kg 0,13 m2
25 kg 0,15 m2
50 kg 0,35 m2
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Transport by sea
Live weight in kg m2/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
E. POULTRY
Densities applicable to the transport ofpoultry in containers:
Category Space
Day-old chicks 21-25 cm2per chick
Poultry weighing less than 1,6 kg 180 to 200 cm2/kg
Poultry weighing 1,6 kg and over but less
than 3 kg160 cm2/kg
Poultry weighing 3 kg and over but less
than 5 kg115 cm2/kg
Poultry weighing 5 kg and over 105 cm2/kg
These figures may vary depending not only on the weight and size of the
birds but also on their physical condition, the meteorological conditions and
the likely journey time.
CHAPTER VII
48.Watering and feeding interval, journey times and resting periods
1. The requirements laid down in this Chapter apply to the movement ofthe
animal species listed in Aricle 1 (1) (a), except in the case ofair transport, the
requirements for which are laid down in Chapter I (E), points 27 to 29.
2. Journey times for animals belonging to the species referred to in point 1 shall
not exceed eight hours.
3. The maximum journey time in point 2 may be extended where the
transporting vehicle meets the following additional requirements:
— there is sufficient bedding on the floor of the vehicle,
— the transporting vehicle carries appropriate feed for the animal species
transported and for the journey time,
— there is direct access to the animals,— adequate ventilation is possible which may be adjusted depending on the
temperature (inside and outside),
— there are moveable panels for creating separate compartments,— vehicles are equipped for connection to a water supply during stops,— in the case of vehicles for transporting pigs, sufficient water ist carried for
watering during the journey.
4. The watering and feeding intervals, journey times and rest periods when
using road vehicles which meet the requirements in point 3 are defined as
follows:
(a) Unweaned calves, lambs, kids and foals which are still on a milk diet and
unweaned piglets must, after nine hours of travel, be given a rest period
of at least one hour sufficient in particular for them to be given liquid and
if necessary fed. After this rest period, they may be transported for a
further nine hours.
(b) Pigs may be transported for a maximum period of 24 hours. During the
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(c) Domestic solidungulates (except registered equidae within the meaning
ofDirective 90/426/EE (1) may be transported for a maximum period of
24 hours. During the journey they must be given liquid and ifnecessary
fed every eigth hours.
(d) All other animals of the species referred to in point 1 must, after 14 hours
of travel, be given a rest period of at least one hour sufficient for them in
particular to be given liquid and if necessary fed. After this rest period,
they may be transported for a further 14 hours.
5. After the journey time laid down, animals must be unloaded, fed and watered
and be rested for at least 24 hours.
6. Animals must not be transported by train ifthe maximum journey time
exceeds that laid down in point 2. However, the journey times laid down in
point 4 shall apply where the conditions laid down in points 3 and 4, except
for rest periods, are met.
7. (a) Animals must not be transported by sea ifthe maximum journey time
exceeds that laid down in point 2, ►C1unless the conditions laid down
in points 3 and 4, except for journey times ◄and rest periods, are met.
(b) In the case oftransport by sea on a regular and direct link between two
geographical points ofthe Community by means ofvehicles loaded on to
vessels without unloading ofthe animals, the latter must be rested f or 12
hours after unloading at the port of destination or in its immediate
vicinity unless the journey time at sea is such that the voyage can be
included in the general scheme ofpoints 2 to 4.
8. In the interests ofthe animals, the journey times in points 3, 4 and 7 (b) may
be extended by two hours, taking account in particular ofproximity to the
place ofdestination.
9. Without prejudice to the porovisions ofpoints 3 to 8, Member States are
authorized to provide for a maximum non-extendible journey time of eigth
hours for the transport of animals destined for slaughter, where the transport
is carried out exclusively from a place of departure to a place of destination
both situated on their own territory.1991L0628 — EN — 30.06.1995 — 003.001 — 22
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CHAPTER VIII
ROUTE PLAN
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