Decree-Law No. 294/98 establishing animal protection requirements during transport. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Transport/storage Cattle Swine Sheep/goats Grazing/transhumance Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force immediately. Abstract This Decree-Law approves EC Council Directive No. 91/628 of 19 November establishing animal protection during transport. It consists of 6 Chapters and 1 Annex regulating the requirements to be satisfied in order to transport bovine, horses, swine, sheep and goats animal species. This Decree-Law applies to the transport of animals performed by producers aiming at animal breed or fatten when transport is carried out on agricultural vehicles or other means of transport, and the geographical circums Full text Portuguese References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 91/628/EEC on the protection of animals during transport and amending Directives 90/425/EEC and 91/496/EEC. Legislation | European Union | 1991 | Repealed Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX