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Transport of Animals Rules, 1978

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Regulation
Date
1978
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Authorization/permit Cattle Certification Equine-animals Sheep/goats
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, 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 and the transport mean used are reported.The Rules provide also for the transportation of monkeys, cats and dogs.

Full text
English
Website
transport.maharashtra.gov.in

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

Amended by

Transport of Animals (Amendment) Rules, 2001.

Legislation | India | 2001

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Certification, Poultry, Swine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX