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