UK Statutory Instrument SI 1997/1480 United Kingdom

The Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997

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s.art004 General provisions on the protection of animals in transport Regulated
  • Transport animals without causing injury or unnecessary suffering and comply with relevant SchedulesAny Person
s.art005 Space allowance Regulated
  • Ensure adequate space for animals during transport over 50 kmAny Person
s.art007 Treatment of sick animals Regulated
  • If animals fall ill or are injured during transport, give first aid and get veterinary treatmentAny Person
s.art008 Feeding and watering, travelling times and rest periods Regulated
  • Ensure animals are fed, watered and rested during transportAny Person
s.art009 Accompaniment of vertebrate animals by competent persons Regulated
  • Ensure a competent person accompanies animal transport over 50 kmAny Person
s.art012 Authorisations and registration Regulated
  • Get authorisation before transporting animals over 50km by sea, air or roadAny Person
s.art013 Route plans Regulated
  • Prepare and follow a route plan for long livestock journeys abroadAny Person
s.art014 Animal Transport Certificate Regulated
  • Carry transport documents for animals and keep records for 6 monthsAny Person
14 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.art001 Title and commencement
s.art002 Application
s.art003 Interpretation
s.art006 Fitness of animals to travel
s.art010 Duties on transporters
s.art011 IATA and CITES
s.art015 Exceptions
s.art016 Third countries
s.art017 Enforcement
s.art018 Powers of an inspector
s.art019 Production of plans
s.art020 Offences by bodies corporate
s.art021 Offences
s.art022 Revocations and disapplication
Schedules

Schedules

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s.sch007 (1) Animals must not be transported by sea if the... Regulated
  • Obey maximum sea journey times unless extra conditions are metAny Person
141 other schedules
s.sch001 Avoidance of injury and suffering
s.sch001 Lighting
s.sch001 Use of partitions
s.sch001 Design of partitions
s.sch001 Special provisions for rail wagons
s.sch001 Any rail wagon in which animals are carried shall be—...
s.sch001 The inside walls of any rail wagon used for the...
s.sch001 Special provisions for transport by water or air
s.sch001 Additional provisions for transport by water
s.sch001 All parts of a vessel in which animals are accommodated...
s.sch001 (1) Enclosed decks of a vessel in which animals are...
s.sch001 Substantial construction
s.sch001 Where animals are transported by water, there shall be provisions...
s.sch001 Where animals are transported in vehicles on board vessels—
s.sch001 Jolting
s.sch001 Loading and unloading
s.sch001 Emergency unloading
s.sch001 Segregation of animals and goods
s.sch001 Cleaning and disinfection
s.sch001 Litter
s.sch001 Labelling of receptacles
s.sch001 Securing of receptacles
s.sch001 Size
s.sch001 Humane slaughter on vessels and aircraft
s.sch001 Attendants
s.sch001 Floors
s.sch001 Weather and sea conditions
s.sch001 Projections and sharp edges
s.sch001 Cleanliness
s.sch001 Escape-proof
s.sch001 Noise and vibration
s.sch002 Size and height
s.sch002 Loading equipment
s.sch002 Internal ramps and means of lifting
s.sch002 Tying
s.sch002 Animals shall not be tied by the horns, or by...
s.sch002 Segregation of animals
s.sch002 Restrictions on lifting, dragging and use of force on animals
s.sch002 Duties of attendants
s.sch002 Special provisions for horses
s.sch002 Horses shall not be transported in vehicles with more than...
s.sch002 Where they are transported in rail wagons and are not...
s.sch002 Ventilation
s.sch002 When transported by water each horse shall be carried in...
s.sch002 When transported by water in individual stalls, horses shall be...
s.sch002 Special provisions for transport by rail
s.sch002 Special provisions for transport by water
s.sch002 Inspection of interior of receptacles
s.sch002 Special provisions for road vehicles
s.sch002 Vehicles shall be equipped, on each floor on which animals...
s.sch002 (1) Every ramp which is carried on or forms part...
s.sch002 Vehicles (other than vehicles in which animals are being carried...
s.sch002 In the case of animals which are normally required to...
s.sch002 Approval of receptacles and pens on vessels
s.sch003 Ventilation
s.sch003 In this Schedule “birds” means poultry and domestic birds.
s.sch003 Special provisions for receptacles
s.sch003 Receptacles in which animals are carried shall be of such...
s.sch003 Receptacles in which birds are transported shall be constructed and...
s.sch003 Birds shall not be carried in a sack or bag....
s.sch003 Lifting of birds
s.sch003 Tying of birds
s.sch003 Segregation of rabbits
s.sch003 Segregation of birds
s.sch004 Ventilation
s.sch004 Special provision for receptacles
s.sch004 Size and height
s.sch004 Special provisions for road vehicles
s.sch004 In the case of animals which are normally required to...
s.sch004 Segregation of species
s.sch004 Duties of attendants
s.sch004 Special provisions for transport by water
s.sch005 Ventilation
s.sch005 Segregation of species
s.sch005 Duties of attendants
s.sch005 Notice describing animal
s.sch005 Special provisions for transport by water
s.sch005 Sedation
s.sch005 Conditioning of animals
s.sch005 Birds in semi-darkness
s.sch005 Stacking of receptacles for marine mammals
s.sch005 Size and height
s.sch005 Special provision for receptacles
s.sch005 Special provisions for road vehicles
s.sch005 Vehicles shall be equipped, on each floor on which animals...
s.sch005 (1) Every ramp which is carried on or forms part...
s.sch005 In the case of the animals which are normally required...
s.sch005 Loading equipment
s.sch005 Movement from floor to floor
s.sch007 Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, journey times shall...
s.sch007 If a journey to market was not more than 4...
s.sch007 The animals to be transported shall have been at market...
s.sch007 The journey from the market shall be in a vehicle...
s.sch007 Unweaned calves, lambs, kids and foals which are still on...
s.sch007 Pigs or horses may be transported for 8 hours from...
s.sch007 All other cattle, sheep and goats to which this Schedule...
s.sch007 It shall be a defence for a transporter transporting animals...
s.sch007 The maximum journey time in paragraph 1 may be extended...
s.sch007 The watering and feeding intervals, journey times and rest periods...
s.sch007 At the end of the journey time laid down, animals...
s.sch007 Animals must not be transported by train if the maximum...
s.sch007 In the interests of the animals, the journey times in...
s.sch007 The provisions in this Part shall apply where a journey...
s.sch007 If a person transports from a market animals which he...
s.sch008 Knowledge of which people are responsible for the welfare of...
s.sch008 Knowledge of the specific requirements of the Order relating to...
s.sch008 Knowledge of stocking densities (effects of overcrowding and understocking) and...
s.sch008 Understanding of the importance for animal welfare of temperature, both...
s.sch008 Ability to clean and disinfect vehicles and knowledge of when...
s.sch008 Elementary knowledge of the causes of stress in animals; ability...
s.sch008 Ability to care for animals which become unfit or injured...
s.sch008 Understanding of when to seek veterinary help and knowledge of...
s.sch008 Knowledge of the powers of enforcement authorities to inspect animals,...
s.sch008 Basic knowledge of the authorisation requirements for transporters and when...
s.sch008 Knowledge of how to plan a journey (taking into account...
s.sch008 Understanding of when a route plan or documentation are required...
s.sch008 Knowledge of vehicle construction and use requirements in current welfare...
s.sch008 Ability to load, operate and control a vehicle safely, efficiently...
s.sch008 Knowledge of the appropriate methods of handling animals during loading...
s.sch009 Specific and general authorisations
s.sch009 Authorisation holder to be a fit person
s.sch009 Suspension and revocation
s.sch009 Written representations
s.sch009 Appointed persons
s.sch009 Interpretation
s.sch009 Duty to notify changes
s.sch011 Name, full address, business name, telephone number and fax number...
s.sch011 Full address of the final destination.
s.sch011 Estimated date and time of arrival at the final destination...
s.sch011 Actual date and time of loading the first animal.
s.sch011 Actual time of departure from the place of loading.
s.sch011 Full itemised itinerary of the journey.
s.sch011 Actual date and time of arrival at the final destination...
s.sch011 Number and species of animals to be transported.
s.sch011 Health certificate number(s).
s.sch011 Number of the transporter’s authorisation (if any).
s.sch011 Registration number of the vehicles to be used, and the...
s.sch011 Name of the person(s) in charge of the transport during...
s.sch011 Place where the animals are to be first loaded, and...
s.sch011 Planned date and time of departure.
s.sch011 Full itemised itinerary of the journey.

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