ANIMAL WELFARE
TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS
Does the law define key terms, including "journey" and "transport"?
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Does the law specify a general prohibition of the transport of animals in a manner that is likely to cause them injury or undue suffering (e.g. excessive loading capacities, inadequate headroom, inadequate loading and unloading ramps, absence of food or water depending upon duration)?
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Does the law require authorization of transporters of animals by the competent authority?
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Does the law prescribe minimum standards for vehicles used to transport animals (e.g. design, hygiene and disinfection requirements, temperature monitoring apparatus, ventilation, etc.)?
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Does the law require that journeys must be planned, including (depending upon duration of journey) rest stops for provision of feed and water?
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Does the law prescribe minimum standards of fitness to travel, such as minimum age restrictions, requirement that animals must be able to move unassisted without pain, or a restriction upon transportation of pregnant females ?
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Does the law prescribe procedures to be followed in the event that an animal falls ill during transport (e.g. that it must be separated from other animals and provided with veterinary care as necessary)?
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