Transport of Animals (Amendment) Rules, 2001. Country/Territory India Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Animal welfare Authorization/permit Certification Poultry Swine Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The Rules provide for the transportation of poultry and pigs by rail, road or airplane. Containers must be properly fitted for transportation, providing shelter from sun, heat, rain or cold and allowing poultry and pigs to be comfortable during the journey. A table details the timing and fittings of containers by animal size and age group. Vaccination and other health requisites are detailed for. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (No. 59 of 1960). Legislation | India | 1960 (1982) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Institution, Aquaculture, Slaughtering, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Transport of Animals Rules, 1978 Legislation | India | 1978 Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Cattle, Certification, Equine-animals, Sheep/goats Source: FAO, FAOLEX