COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
C0MC89) 322 final 
Brussels, 29 June 1989 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
on the protection of animals during transport 
(presented by the Commission) 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM. 
The protection of animals during transport Is the subject of two Council 
Directives, which apply the provisions of the European Convention on the 
protection of animals In International transport to the transport of 
animals between Member States and require systematic Inspections for 
welfare purposes at the Internal frontiers of the Community. 
In order to realise the free circulation of live animals in the internal 
market, It Is necessary to abolish these internal frontier inspections. At 
the same time, it Is important to establish measures to safeguard the 
welfare of animals during transport. 
The attached proposal continues to be based on the European Convention, and 
takes account of the European Parliament's Resolution of 20 February 1987 
on animal welfare policy, which called on the Commission to make certain 
proposals in this field. 
The proposal sets out requirements which will apply to all transport of 
animals within, to and from Member States. Frontier checks will take place 
only at the external frontiers of the Community. The proposed rules follow 
closely the existing text, with a new system of control added to replace 
internal frontier checks. 
Provision is made for exchange of Information between Member States and for 
Commission checks where necessary. Detailed rules of application will be 
laid down by an advisory committee procedure: pending the adoption of such 
rules Member States will be obliged to accept each other's present 
standards. 
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Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
on the protection of animals during transport 
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, 
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament, 
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee, 
Whereas the European Parliament, in Its Resolution of 20 February 1987 on 
animal welfare policy (1) called on the Commission to bring 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 organisations 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 of animals during international transport and have signed the 
additional Protocol enabling the Community as such to accede to the said 
Convention; 
(1) OJ N* C 76, 23.03.1987, p. 185 
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Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 3626/82 of 3 December 1982 on the 
Implementation in the Community of the Convention on International trade in 
endangered species of wild fauna and flora (2) (hereinafter referred to as 
CITES), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 610/89 (3), 
regulates the conditions of transport of certain species; 
Whereas Council Directive 77/489/EEC (4) laid down rules on the protection 
of animals during international transport; whereas Council Directive 
81/389/EEC (5) established measures for the implementation of Directive 
77/489/EEC, and in particular introduced controls at the internal frontiers 
of the Community; 
Whereas in order to achieve the same objectives, and In particular the 
protection of animals during transport, It Is necessary in the context of 
establishing the Internal market to modify those rules; 
Whereas within this framework, the transport of animals within, to and from 
the Community must be covered, and systematic checks at the internal frontiers 
of the Community must be abolished; 
Whereas the rules proposed will ensure more effective protection of animals 
during transport; 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
(2) OJ N° L 384, 31.12.1982, p. 1. 
(3) OJ N° L 66, 10.03.1989, p. 24. 
(4) OJ N° L 200, 08.08.1977, p. 10-
(5) OJ N° L 150, 06.06.1981, p. 1. 
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CHAPTER I 
General Provisions 
Article 1 
This Regulation applies to the transport of: 
(a) domestic solipeds and domestic animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and 
porcine species; 
(b) domestic birds and domestic rabbits; 
(c) domestic cats and domestic dogs; 
(d) other mammals and birds; 
(e) other vertebrate animals and cold-blooded animals. 
Article 2 
For the purpose of this Regulation the following definitions shall apply: 
(a) official veterinarian: a veterinarian designated by the competent 
authority of a Member State or of a third country; 
(t>) means of transport: those parts of road vehicles, rail vehicles, ships and 
aircraft reserved for loading and carrying animals, as well as containers 
for land, sea or air transport; 
(c) transport: any movement of animals, effected by a means of transport, for 
purposes of breeding, rearing, fattening, slaughter, sale, competition, 
exhibition or experimentation and including loading and unloading the 
animals; 
(d) staging point: a place where transport Is interrupted for up to 12 hours 
for resting, feeding, or watering the animals; 
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(e) transfer point: a place where transport Is Interrupted for up to 12 hours 
for transferring animals from one means of transport to another; 
(f) place of departure: the place at which an animal Is first loaded on to a 
means of transport, but excluding a staging point or a transfer point; 
(g) place of destination: the place at which an animal Is finally unloaded 
from a means of transport, but excluding a staging point or a transfer 
point; 
(h) Journey: transport from place of departure to place of destination; 
(I) Inspection post: a place where animals brought Into the customs territory 
of the Community are Inspected. 
CHAPTER M 
Transport and Control 
Article 3 
1. The transport of animals within, to and from each Member State shall be 
effected in accordance with this Regulation and, in respect of the animals 
referred to In: 
- Article 1(a), the provisions of Chapter I of the Annex; 
- Article Kb), the provisions of Chapter II of the Annex; 
- Article 1(c), the provisions of Chapter III of the Annex; 
- Article 1(d), the provisions of Chapter IV of the Annex; 
- Article 1(e), the provisions of Chapter V of the Annex. 
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2. No animal shall be transported unless It is fit for the Intended journey 
and unless suitable provisions have been made for its care during the 
journey and on arrival at the place of destination. Animals that are IiI or 
injured shall not be considered fit for transport. Any animals that become 
111 or Injured during transport shall receive first-aid treatment as soon 
as possible and If necessary be submitted to veterinary treatment or be 
slaughtered In a way which avoids unnecessary suffering. 
3. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, Member States may permit the 
transport of animals for emergency veterinary treatment or for emergency 
slaughter, under conditions which do not meet the requirements of this 
Regulation. Member States shall ensure that any such transport is permitted 
only where no undue suffering Is caused to the animals concerned. If 
necessary, rules for the application of this paragraph shall be 
adopted In accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 19. 
Article 4 
1. All necessary measures shall be taken to prevent or reduce to a minimum any 
delay during transport or suffering of animals when strikes or other 
unforeseeable circumstances impede the application of this Regulation, in 
particular, special arrangements shall be made at ports, airports, railway 
stations» marshalling yards, inspection posts, customs offices and free 
zones to expedite the transport of animals. 
2. Without prejudice to Community animal health requirements laid down 
elsewhere, no consignment of animals shall be detained during transport 
unless it Is strictly necessary for the welfare of the animals. No 
consignment of animals shall be detained during transport for more than two 
hours unless appropriate facilities are available for the care of the 
animals and, where necessary, their unloading and accommodation. 
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Article 5 
1. Animals shall, throughout any Journey, be Identified and be accompanied by 
documentation enabling the competent authority to determine: 
- their origin and their ownership; 
- their place of departure and place of destination; 
- the date and time at which their journey began; 
- any staging points or transfer points used or intended to be used during 
the Journey. 
2. In respect of animals referred to in Article 1(a) and (b) which are being 
transported for purposes of breeding, rearing, fattening, slaughter or 
sale, complete and up-to-date records of all journeys shall be made, shall 
be kept for at least six months, and shall be made available immediately on 
request to an official of the competent authority, by: 
(a) any owner or person In charge of a holding or premises where such 
animals are bred, reared, fattened, slaughtered or sold; 
(b) any owner or person in charge of a staging point or transfer point; 
(c) any owner or person In charge of a means of transport. 
3. Rules for the application of this Article shall be adopted in 
accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 19. 
Article 6 
1. Any person intending to transport animals on a Journey exceeding the time, 
established In accordance with Article 15(1)(a), for which that type of 
animal may be transported before being given food or water, shall deliver 
to the competent authority of the place of departure, at least one working 
day before the Intended time of departure, a signed declaration giving the 
purpose and full details of the proposed Journey Including: 
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- the time and place of departure; 
- the place of destination; 
- details of all arrangements made for feeding and watering the animait: 
during the Journey. 
In respect of animals for which rules have not yet been laid down in 
accordance with Article 15(1)(a), the declaration shall be delivered, 
as above, for journeys exceeding the time laid down in the 
Annex applicable to that type of animal. 
2. All animals referred to In Article 1(a) which are being transported for 
slaughter or further fattening, and all animals referred to in Article Kb) 
which are being transported for slaughter, where the Journey has been 
notified to the competent authority In accordance with paragraph 1, shall-
be inspected by an official veterinarian, during the 24 hours before their 
departure, to ensure that they are fit for the Intended transport. An 
official veterinarian or other official of the competent authority shall 
Inspect the animals and the means of transport at the time of loading and 
shall endorse the documentation referred to In Article 5(1) with the date, 
time and official stamp, and shall sign it, if the conditions laid down in 
this Regulation have been met. 
Article 7 
I. Member States shall ensure that officials of the competent authority check 
on the application of this Regulation by inspection of: 
(a) means of transport and animals arriving at slaughterhouses; 
(b) means of transport and animals at markets, at other assembly points 
used regularly for loading animals, at staging points and at transfer 
points; 
(c) a random sample of means of transport and animals, circulating on their 
territory, at any time. These inspections shall not take place at the 
internal frontiers of the Community; 
(d) any means of transport where there is reason to believe that the 
requirements of this Regulation are not being or have not been met. 
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2. Where there is reason to believe that the provisions of this Regulation are 
not being or have not been met, an official of the competent authority may 
require any animal being transported to be taken to the nearest appropriate 
place for inspection and, If necessary, unloading, resting, feeding and 
water ing. 
3. When making an inspection In accordance with paragraph 1, the official of 
the competent authority shall inspect the animals, the means of transport 
and any certificates, records or documents containing Information about, or 
details of, the current journey. In order to facilitate this Inspection, 
Member States shall ensure that the person in charge of any means of 
transport operating In their territory Is obliged to produce for 
inspection, on request by an official of the competent authority, any 
certificates, records or documents relating to the use by that means of 
transport for the carriage of animals, or to the identification or origin 
of the animals. 
Article 8 
If It Is found in the course of transport that the provisions of this 
Regulation are not being, or have not been, complied with, the competent 
authority of the place at which such a finding is made shall require the 
person In charge of the means of transport to take any action which the 
competent authority considers to be necessary in order to safeguard the 
welfare of the animais concerned. Depending on the circumstances of each 
case, such action may Include: 
(a) arranging for the journey to be completed or the animals to be returned 
to their place of departure, by the most direct route. If this course 
of action would not cause undue 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 slaughter and disposal of the animals. 
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2. If the person In charge of the means of transport falls to comply with the 
instructions of the competent authority, the latter shall immediately have 
the measures In question carried out and shall recover the costs incurred 
i.v such measures in the appropriate manner. 
Article 9 
1. Where a competent authority finds, in the course of an inspection carried 
out in application of Article 7, that the provisions of this Regulation 
have not been complied with in another Member State, It shall Inform the 
competent authority of that Member state without delay, giving all details 
of the transport concerned and the results of the inspection. The latter 
Member State shall take all necessary measures and shall inform the other 
Member State of the decisions taken and the reasons for such decisions. If 
that other Member State fears that the necessary measures have not been 
taken or are Inappropriate, It shall inform the Commission accordingly, 
whereupon the Commission may seek the opinion of one or more veterinary 
experts. 
2. Rules for the application of this Article shall be adopted in 
accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 19. 
Article 10 
1. Commission veterinary experts may, to the extent necessary for uniform 
application of this Regulation, carry out on-the-spot Inspections. The 
Commission shall Inform the Member States of the outcome of such 
Inspections. 
2 The Member state on whose territory the inspections are carried out shall 
provide the experts with all the assistance required for the accomplishment 
of their task. 
3. Rules for the application of this Article shall be adopted in 
accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 19. 
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CHAPTER I I I 
Importation from third countries 
Article 11 
1. No Member State shall authorize the transport of animals from a third 
country Into Its territory, whatever their final destination, unless: 
(a) they are presented at the time of their arrival In the customs 
territory of the Community at an inspection post approved by the 
competent authority in accordance with Chapter VI of the Annex; 
(b) adequate notice of their time of arrival has been given to the official 
veterinarian in charge of the inspection post; 
(c) they are accompanied by a certificate conforming to the specimen In 
Chapter VII of the Annex, signed at part A by an official veterinarian, 
and at part B by an official veterinarian or other official of the 
competent authority at the time of their loading for dispatch to the 
Community. The certificate shall consist of a single sheet, drawn up in 
at least the official language of the Inspection post. 
2. Member States shall draw up lists of the inspection posts approved by them 
in accordance with Chapter VI of the Annex, and shall communicate these 
lists and any subsequent amendments to each other and to the Commission. 
The lists shall Indicate for each inspection post the address, an approval 
number and the types of animals for which It is approved. The Commission 
shall publish these lists periodically In the Official Journal of the 
European Communities. 
Article 12 
1. Member States shall ensure that each consignment of animals arriving at an 
inspection post Is Inspected by an official veterinarian and that further 
transport of the animals on or through their territory Is permitted only If 
the conditions laid down in this Regulation, and In any rules made in 
Implementation of this Regulation, are met. 
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2. Where the further transport of the animals Is prohibited following the 
Inspection referred to In paragraph 1, the competent authority which has 
made the Inspection shall, depending on the reason for prohibition: 
(a) arrange for the animals to be held In suitable accommodation with 
appropriate care until the problem is resolved; or 
(b) order their return to their third country of origin after appropriate 
rest, feeding and watering, to be determined by the official 
veterinarian; or 
(c) arrange for their slaughter and disposal. 
All expenditure incurred pursuant to this paragraph shall be chargeable to 
the importer, consignor, consignee or their representative without 
compensation by the Member State concerned. 
3. Where the transport Into or through the Community of animals from a third 
country is authorized following the inspection referred to in paragraph 1, 
those animals shall be subject to the provisions of this Regulation, 
whatever the customs procedure under which they are admitted. 
Article 13 
Where a Member State finds that the provisions of this Regulation are being 
breached systematically In respect of the transport of animals from one or 
more third countries, it shall so Inform the other Member States and the 
Commission. The Commission shall, without delay, contact the competent 
authorities of the third country or countries concerned to Inform them of the 
problem and shall request the appropriate measures to be taken. It shall 
inform the Member States of the results of such contacts. If this action 
fails to resolve the problem, the Commission shall adopt the appropriate 
measures in accordance with the procedure laid down In Article 19. 
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CHAPTER IV 
Final Provisions 
Article 14 
The Commission shall establish a system, including an appropriate database, to 
ensure that It has access to all current scientific, technological and other 
relevant Information concerning the transport of animals, and shall 
disseminate such Information to the competent authorities of the Member States 
and to other Interested parties. 
Article 15 
1. Additional rules for the Implementation of this Regulation shall be 
established in accordance with the procedure laid down In Article 19. These 
shall include Community rules on: 
(a) maximum times for which certain types of animals may be transported 
without resting, feeding and watering; 
(b) the approval of staging points; 
(c) stocking densities for the transport of certain types of animals; 
(d) the approval of means of transport for certain types of animals. 
2. Pending adoption of specific rules under paragraph 1, Member States 
shall not Impose restrictions for the protection of animals during 
transport to or from other Member States, except where such transport is, 
or would be, In contravention of this Regulation. 
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Article 16 
1. Member States shall exchange information on the application of this 
Regulation. 
2. Each Member State shall, in order to ensure a full Implementation of this 
Regulation, upon reqest by another Member State, furnish all relevant 
details of specific breaches committed on its territory by Its residents 
and/or non-residents. 
3. The competent authority of each Member State shall make an annual report to 
the Commission before the last working day of April each year, giving the 
number of Inspections made during the previous calendar year under each 
sub-paragraph of Article 7, paragraph 1, along with details of any 
contraventions discovered, any consequent action taken by the competent 
authority, and any judicial penalties imposed. For this purpose the 
competent authorities shall use the standard reporting form set out In 
Chapter VI11 of the Annex. 
Article 17 
The provisions of the Annex may be amended in accordance with the procedure 
laid down In Article 19. 
Article 18 
The Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Veterinary Committee set up 
by Council Decision 68/361/EEC (6) hereinafter referred to as "the Committee". 
(6) OJ N* L 255, 18.10.1968, p. 23. 
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Article 19 
Where the procedure laid down In this Article is to be used, the following 
rules shalI apply: 
The representative of the Commission shall submit to the Committee a draft of 
the measures to be taken. The Committee shall deliver its opinion on the 
draft, within a time limit which the Chairman may lay down, according to 
the urgency of the matter, if necessary by taking a vote. 
The opinion shall be recorded in the minutes; in addition, each Member State 
shall have the right to ask to have its position recorded in the minutes. 
The Commission shall take the utmost account of the opinion delivered by the 
Committee. It shall inform the Committee of the manner in which its opinion 
has been taken into account. 
Article 20 
1. Member States shall take the appropriate specific measures to penalize any 
infringement of this Regulation by natural or legal persons. 
2. In the event of repeated contraventions of this Regulation, or of a 
contravention resulting In severe suffering of animals, a Member State 
may, In addition to any other sanctions imposed, take measures to 
prohibit the means of transport concerned, or Its operator, or both, from 
transporting animals for an appropriate period. In such cases, It shall 
inform the other Member States and the Commission. The other Member States 
may take the necessary measures to ensure the application within their 
territory of any such prohibition. 
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Article 21 
This Regulation shall apply without prejudice to obligations arising from 
customs legislation. 
Article 22 
Directives 77/489/EEC and 81/389/EEC are hereby repealed 
Article 23 
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1991. 
This Regulation shall be binding In its entirety and directly applicable In 
a 11 Member States. 
Done at Brussels, For the Counci I 
The President 
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ANNEX 
CHAPTER I 
DOMESTIC SOLIPEDS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS OF THE BOVINE, OVINE, 
CAPRINE AND PORCINE SPECIES 
A. General provisions 
1. Animals likely to give birth during carriage or 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. 
2. (a) Animals shall be provided with adequate space and, unless special 
conditions for the protection of the animals require to the contrary, 
room tolle down. 
(b) The means of transport and containers shall be constructed and operated 
so as to protect animals against Inclement weather conditions and 
marked differences In climatic conditions. Ventilation and air space 
shall be adapted to the conditions of transport and be appropriate for 
the species of animals carried. 
(c) Means of transport and containers shall be easy to clean, escape-proof 
and shall be so constructed and operated as to avoid Injury to animals 
and to ensure their safety during transport. Containers in which 
animals are transported shall be marked with a symbol Indicating the 
presence of live animals and a sign indicating the upright position. 
They shall allow for the Inspection and care of the 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 animals shall be offered water and appropriate food at 
suitable Intervals. Animals shall not be left more than 24 hours 
without being fed and watered. 
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(e) SoMpeds shall wear halters during transport. This provision need not 
apply to unbroken animals. 
(f) When animals are tied the ropes or other attachments used shall be 
strong enough not to break during the transport under normal 
conditions, and long enough to allow the animals, if necessary, to I le 
down and to eat and drink. Animals shall not be tied by the horns, or 
by nose rings. 
(g) Solipeds, unless In individual stalls, shall have their hind feet 
unshod. 
3. (a) When animals of various 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 of transport, adults and young animals shall be kept 
separate; this restriction shall not, however, apply to females 
travelling with their young which they suckle. Adult breeding boars 
shall be separated from each other. This shall also apply to stallions. 
(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 animais such as bridges, 
ramps or gangways shall be used. The flooring of this equipment shall be 
constructed sc as to prevent slipping, and the equipment shall be provided 
with lateral protection If necessary. Animals shall not be lifted by the 
head, horns, legs, tall or fleece during transport. 
5. The floor of a means of transport or a container shall be sufficiently 
strong to bear the weight of the animals being transported, ciose-boarded 
and so constructed as to prevent slipping. The floor shall be covered with 
an adequate amount of litter to absorb excrement unless this can be dealt 
with in a different way presenting at least the same advantages. 
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6. In order to ensure the necessary care of the animals during transport, 
consignments of livestock shall be accompanied by an attendant, except In 
the fol lowing cases: 
(a) where animals are transported In containers which are secured, 
adequately ventilated and, where necessary, contain enough food and 
water, In spill-proof dispensers, for a journey of twice the 
anticipated time; 
(b) where the transporter undertakes to assume the functions of the 
attendant; 
(c) where the sender has appointed an agent to care for the animals at 
appropriate staging points. 
7. (a) The attendant or sender's agent shall look after the animals, feed and 
water them and, if necessary, milk them. 
(b) Cows in milk shall be milked at intervals of about 12 hours. 
(c) To enable the attendant to provide this care, he shall, if necessary, 
have available a suitable means of lighting. 
8. Animals shall only be loaded into means of transport which have been 
thoroughly cleaned. Dead animals, litter and excrement shall be removed as 
soon as possible. 
B. Special provisions for transport by rail 
9. Any railway truck used in the transport of animals shall be marked with a 
symbol for the living animal, unless the animals are being transported in 
containers. If no trucks particularly adapted for 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. The Interior sides of the trucks shall be of wood or other suitable 
material completely smooth and fitted with rings or bars, at a suitable 
height, to which the animals may be attached. 
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10. 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, young 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 the provisions of point 3 (a), the separation of 
animals Is required, this may be effected either by tying them In separate 
parts of the truck, if its space permits, or by means of suitable 
part it Ions. 
13. When assembling trains and during all other movement of trucks all 
precautions shall be taken to avoid Jolting of trucks containing animals. 
C. Special provisions for transport by road 
14 Vehicles shall be escape-proof and so constructed as to ensure the safety 
of the animals and shall also be equipped with a roof which ensures 
effective protection against the weather. This shall not apply in the case 
of transport by a person of his own animals within 50 kilometers of his 
own holding in a vehicle with a maximum authorized speed not exceeding 30 
klIometôfs per hour. 
15. Tying facilities shall be provided In vehicles used in the transport of 
animals which normally require to be tied. When vehicles are required to 
be sub-divided, the partitions shall be of rIgid construct ion. 
16. Vehicles shall carry a ramp complying with the requirements of point 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. 
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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. Lightingfacilities shallbe avai lable. 
21. A sufficient number of attendants shall be provided taking Into account 
the number of animals transported and the duration of the voyage. 
22. All parts of the vessel where animals are accommodated shall be provided 
with drainage and shall be kept in a sanitary condition. 
23. A type of instrument approved by the competent authority shall be carried 
for slaughtering animals if necessary. 
24. Vessels used In the transport of animals shall, before sailing, be 
provisioned with such sufficient supplies of drinking water and 
appropriate foodstuffs, having regard to species and number of animals 
being transported as well as to the duration of the voyage. 
25. Provisions shall be made for Isolating ill or injured animals during the 
voyage and for suitable treatment to be rendered when necessary. 
26. The provisions of points 17 to 19 shall not apply to the transport of 
animals loaded in railway trucks or road vehicles on board ferry boats or 
similar vessels. Where animals are transported In railway trucks or road 
vehicles on board ships, special care shall be taken to ensure that 
adequate ventilation is provided for the animals throughout the voyage. 
E. Special provisions for transport by air 
27. Animals shall be transported In containers, pens or stalls appropriate for 
the species, In accordance with the IATA Live Animals Regulations. 
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28. Precautions shall be taken to avoid extremely high or low temperatures on 
board, having regard to the species of animals. In addition, severe 
fluctuations of air pressure shall be avoided. 
29. In freight aircraft a type of Instrument approved by the competent 
authority shall be carried for slaughtering animals if necessary. 
CHAPTER II 
DOMESTIC BIRDS AND DOMESTIC RABBITS 
30. The following provisions of Chapter I shall apply mutatis mutandis to the 
transport of domestic birds and domestic rabbits: points 2 (a), (b) and 
(c), 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 13, 17 to 22 inclusive, 24, 26 to 28 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; 
(il) 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. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the transport of 
domestic dogs or domestic cats except those that are accompanied by 
the owner or his representative. 
(b) The following provisions of Chapter 1 shall apply mutatis mutandis to 
the transport of domestic dogs and domestic cats: point 1, point 2, 
paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), points 3, 5, 6, point 7 paragraphs (a) 
and (c), points 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17 to 29 inclusive. 
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33. Animals in transport shall be fed at intervals of not more than 24 hours 
and given water at intervals of not more than 12 hours. There shall be 
clear written instructions about feeding and watering. Bitches in oestrus 
shall be separated from male dogs. 
CHAPTER IV 
OTHER MAMMALS AND BIRDS 
34. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the transport of those 
mammals and birds which are not already covered by the provisions of 
the preceding chapters. 
(b) The following provisions of Chapter 1 shall apply mutatis mutandis to 
the transport of the species concerned In this chapter: point 1, point 
2, paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), points 3(b), 4 to 6 inclusive, point 
7, paragraphs (a) and (c), points 8 and 9, and points 13 to 29 
Inclusive. 
35. Only animals in good health shall be transported. Animals obviously In 
advanced stages of pregnancy or animals that have recently given birth, as 
well as Infant animals incapable of feeding themselves, shall not be 
considered fit for transportation. These provisions may be exempted In 
exceptional circumstances if It is necessary In the animals1 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 of a veterinarian. Details of any 
sedation shall accompany the animal to Its destination. 
37. Animals shall only be transported in suitably constructed means of 
transport, on which shall, If necessary, be directions that there are wild 
animals in them which are timid or dangerous. Moreover, there shall be 
clear written Instructions about feeding and watering and any special care 
required. Animals covered by CITES shall be transported in accordance with 
the provisions of the CITES "guidelines for Transport and preparation for 
shipment of live wild animals and plants". 
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38. Animals covered by this chapter shall be cared for In accordance with the 
Instructions and guidelines referred to in point 37. 
39 There shall be an appropriate period for the holding and conditioning of 
animals prior to shipment during which they shall, if necessary, be 
introduced progressively to their containers. 
40. Animals of different species shall not be placed in the same container. 
Moreover, animals of the same species shall not be placed in the same 
container unless it Is known that they are compatible with one another. 
41. Antlered animals shall not be transported while in velvet unless special 
precautions are taken. 
42. Birds shall be kept In semi darkness. 
43. Marine mammals shall have the constant attention of a qualified attendant. 
Containers shall not be stacked. 
44. (a) To ensure adequate flow of air at all times there shall be additional 
ventilation by means of holes of a suitable size In all walls of the 
container. Care shall be taken that these holes are of a size which 
prevents the animals from coming into contact with persons handling 
the container or from causing harm to the animals 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 of stacking or close storing of cargo. 
45. To avoid cross-Infect ion, human contact with animals should be avoided. 
Animals should not be housed near foodstuffs or in places to which 
unai'thorizud persons have access. 
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CHAPTER V 
OTHER VERTEBRATE ANIMALS AND COLD-BLOODED ANIMALS 
38. Other vertebrate animals and cold-blooded animals shall be transported in 
such containers, under such conditions, In particular with regard to 
space, ventilation and temperature, and with such supply of water and 
oxygen as are considered appropriate for the species. Animals which are 
covered by CITES shall be transported In accordance with the CITES 
"guidelines for Transport and preparation for shipment of live wild 
animals and plants". They shall be transported to their destination as 
soon as possible. 
CHAPTER VI 
APPROVAL OF INSPECTION POSTS 
1. Member States shall ensure that before an Inspection post is put on a list 
referred to in Article 11(2), It is inspected by the competent authority 
and found to be In compliance, In respect of the type of animals for which 
it Is approved, with the requirements of paragraph 2. 
2. Inspection posts shall: 
(a) be situated at a point where animals arrive on the customs territory of 
the Community; 
(b) be positioned and organized in such a way that consignments of animals 
can be given priority over other consignments; 
(c) be under the control and supervision of an official veterinarian, and 
have sufficient suitably trained staff to handle and care for the 
animals arriving at the post; 
(d) have suitable equipment for the unloading and loading of the various 
means of transport arriving at the post; 
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(e) have suitable facilities, easy to clean and disinfect, for holding, 
Inspecting, feeding and watering the animals, with adequate holding 
capacity, lighting, ventilation and drainage for the type and number of 
animais accommodated; 
(f) have suitable arrangements for the separate accommodation of animals 
which are diseased, injured or in need of Individual attention; 
(g) have adequate facilities for the official veterinarian and other staff, 
including changing rooms, toilets, wash-basins, showers and equipment 
for cleaning and disinfecting boots and other protective clothing; 
(h) have adequate lockable office accommodation reserved for the use of the 
competent authority and equipped with the communication facilities 
necessary for the Implementation of this Regulation; 
(i) have appropriate arrangements for the disposal of waste material and 
dead animais; 
(j) have appropriate equipment and facilities for the emergency slaughter 
of animals. 
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CHAPTER VI I 
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1. Name k address of consignor INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL TRANSPORT CERTIFICATE (1) 
Cert if icate number 
2. Name k address of consignee 3. COMPETENT AUTHORITY (in capital letters) 
4. Country of dispatch 5. Country of destination 6. Address of final destination of animals 
7. Number of animals 8. Description of animals (2) 
A. I, undersigned, certify that I have inspected the animals described above and that in my opinion 
they are fit for the intended international transport. 
Stamp: Date: Local time: 
0 M Y 
Signature of official veterinarian: 
B. I, undersigned, certify that the animals described above were loaded on to: (3) 
at (piece cf loading): 
under conditions approved by an official veterinarian 
Stcrop: Dcte: Local time first animal loaded: 
Signature of official veterinarian or representative of the 
competent authority: 
MOTES 
(i) A certificats nust be issued in respect of each consignment of animals transported in one and the same 
rood vehicle, railway wagon, ship, aircraft or container from one and the same holding to one and the 
same consignee. Whsn such o consignment is split up, a copy of this certificate to which, If necessary, 
additions have been made on the date the consignment was spilt up, must accompany each group - with any 
additions n»casaary - to the animals' final destination. 
(2) The description should include the breed and sex of the animals, stating e.g. 
equivalent description for the species. ewe, ram, lamb or the 
(3) State the meons of transport and give the registration number for road vehicles and railway wagons, the 
name for ships and the flight number for aircraft. For trailers and containers which may be detached 
from the tractor unit, give the trailer ond container numbers. 
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CHAPTER VI I I 
ANNUAL REPORT FORM 
Member State Year 
Council Regulation / - Article 7.1 (...M1) 
Number of inspections made 
Number of Inspections where contraventions found 
Contraventlon(*) Action taken Judicial Penalty 
(x) Enter a, b, c, or d using a separate form for each. 
(*) Enter number of Article or Annex paragraph. 
I FINANCIAL STATEMENT concerning: I 
i Draft Council Regulation on the protection of animals during transport j 
I 1. Budget heading: Item: Title: I 
! Ill B 382 Inspection in Agriculture i 
12. Le :nl basis: ; 
I Article 43 of the Treaty i 
i 3. Classification: Compulsory expenditure/Non-campuIsory expenditure I 
I 4. Purpose/description of the measure: I 
i Verification of the implementation of the Regulation I 
5. Method of calculation I 
I 5.1 Fo.m of expenditure: Mission expenses I 
I 5.2 Community contribution: 100% I 
I 5.3 Calculation: 200 days of mission per year at 170 ECU per day I 
I (actual cost of slaughterhouse visit: 170 ECU per day) I 
- 34 000 ECU per year I 
I 6~! Financial implication as regards operating appropriations t 
i 6.1 Schedule of commitment appropriations and payment appropriations (m ECU) I 
i Year C.A. P.A. I 
1990 0,034 0,034 I 
! 1991 0,034 0.034 I 
I 1992 0,034 0,034 I 
1993 0,034 0,034 I 
1994 0.034 0.034 I 
I following years I 
I Total 0.170 0.170 I 
I 6.2 Financing duiing current year: None I 
I 7. Observations: I 
V 
IMPACT ON BUSINESS 
The protection of animals during transport is the subject of two Council 
Directives, which apply the provisions of the European Convention on the 
protection of animals In International transport to the transport of animais 
between Member States and require systematic inspections for welfare 
purposes at the Internal frontiers of the Community. 
In order to realize the free circulation of live animals in the Internal 
market, It is necessary to abolish these Internal frontier inspections. At 
the same time. It Is Important to establish measures to safeguard the 
welfare of animals during transport. 
The attached proposal continues to be based on the European Convention, and 
takes account of the European Parliament's Resolution of 20 February 1987 on 
animal welfare policy, which called on the Commission to make certain 
proposals in this field. 
The proposal sets out requirements which will apply to all transport of 
animals within, to and from Member States. Frontier checks will take place 
only at the external frontiers of the Community. The proposed rules follow 
closely the existing text, with a new system of control added to replace 
Internal frontier checks. 
This will reduce the workload on transport firms, who will no longer need to 
arrange for official Inspection of every consignment which crosses or is 
intended to cross a frontier within the Community. In addition, a new 
requirement is added (Article 4) to require that transports of animals are 
not unduly delayed at ports, airports, frontier crossings or other potential 
bottlenecks. 
The overall effect of this Regulation will be to facilitate trade by 
removing costly and time-consuming delays at intra-Communlty frontiers. 

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Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
on the protection of animals during transport 
(submitted to the Council by the Commission) 
29.6.1989 
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