Transport of Animals Rules, 1978 Country/Territory India Document type Regulation Date 1977 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Authorization/permit Basic legislation Cattle Certification Equine-animals Sheep/goats Geographical area Asia, Southern Asia Abstract The Rules provide for the transportation of cattle, equines, sheep and goats 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. Forms for the different transportation according to the animal transported Full text English References - Legislation Implements Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (No. 59 of 1960). Legislation | India | 1960 (1981) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Institution, Slaughtering, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Transport of Animals (Amendment) Rules, 2001. Legislation | India | 2001 Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Certification, Poultry, Swine Source: FAO, FAOLEX