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Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997 (S.I. No. 1480 of 1997).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Transport/storage
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 July, 1997.
Abstract

The Order makes general provision for the welfare of animals in transport. It includes provisions as to the means of transport or receptacles used (art. 4), the amount of space available to each animal (art. 5) and the fitness of animals to travel (art. 6). It requires animals that fall ill or are injured in the course of transport to be treated (art. 7). The Order contains requirements on the feeding and watering of animals before and during a journey and on journey times and rest periods (art. 8). It requires persons who transport animals in the course of business to ensure that animals are accompanied by a person possessing appropriate knowledge and the ability to safeguard their welfare (art. 9). Further duties on transporters are set out (art. 10).

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Welfare of Animals (Transport) (Electronic Route Plans Pilot Schemes) (England) Order 2000 (S.I. No. 646 of 2000).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2000

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Welfare of Animals (Transport)(Amendment) Order 1999 (S.I. No. 1622 of 1999).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1999

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Welfare of Animals (Transport) (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (S.S.I. No. 606 of 2006).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2006

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) (Wales) Order 2001 (S.I. No. 2662 (W. 218) of 2001).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2001

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX