Animal Protection Transport Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 1997 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance on protection of animals during transport. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Transport/storage International trade Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The Ordinance enters into force on 1 July 1999. Abstract An Ordinance to regulate the transportation of animals. Animals must be protected during transportation whatever means is used. It deals with issues such as fitness of animals for transportation, accompanying persons and documents, choice of travel route, available space, loading and unloading of animals. Part 5 deals specifically with transportation abroad and related documentation. The competent authority may at any time ensure the actual implementation of the Law. Finally, Part 6 sets out cas Full text German Website www.bmj.de References - Legislation Implemented by Ordinance implementing provisions on animal protection. Legislation | Germany | 1999 (2014) Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by First Ordinance amending the Animal Transport Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 1999 | Repealed Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage, International trade, Registration, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Animal Protection Transport Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2009 Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage, International trade, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX