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ANNEX IU.K.TECHNICAL RULES(as referred to in Article 6(3), Article 8(1), Article 9(1) and (2)(a))

CHAPTER IIU.K.MEANS OF TRANSPORT

1.Provisions for all means of transportU.K.

1.1.Means of transport, containers and their fittings shall be designed, constructed, maintained and operated so as to:U.K.
(a)

avoid injury and suffering and to ensure the safety of the animals;

(b)

protect the animals from inclement weather, extreme temperatures and adverse changes in climatic conditions;

(c)

be cleaned and disinfected;

(d)

prevent the animals escaping or falling out and be able to withstand the stresses of movements;

(e)

ensure that air quality and quantity appropriate to the species transported can be maintained;

(f)

provide access to the animals to allow them to be inspected and cared for;

(g)

present a flooring surface that is anti-slip;

(h)

present a flooring surface that minimises the leakage of urine or faeces;

(i)

provide a means of lighting sufficient for inspection and care of the animals during transport.

1.2.Sufficient space shall be provided inside the animals' compartment and at each of its levels to ensure that there is adequate ventilation above the animals when they are in a naturally standing position, without on any account hindering their natural movement.U.K.
1.3.For wild animals and for species other than domestic Equidae or domestic animals of bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine species where appropriate, the following documents shall accompany the animals:U.K.
(a)

a notice indicating that the animals are wild, timid or dangerous;

(b)

written instructions about feeding, watering and any special care required.

1.4.Partitions shall be strong enough to withstand the weight of animals. Fittings shall be designed for quick and easy operation.U.K.
1.5.Piglets of less than 10 kgs, lambs of less than 20 kgs, calves of less than six months and foals of less than four months of age shall be provided with appropriate bedding material or equivalent material which guarantees their comfort appropriate to the species, the number of animals being transported, the journey time, and the weather. This material has to ensure adequate absorption of urine and faeces.U.K.
1.6.Without prejudice to F1... rules on crew and passenger safety, where transport on a vessel, an aircraft or a rail wagon is to last more than three hours, a means of killing suitable for the species shall be available to the attendant or a person on board who has the necessary skill to perform this task humanely and efficiently.U.K.

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