SCHEDULE 3Requirements for Animals Awaiting Slaughter or Killing
Part IVAdditional Requirements for Animals Delivered in Containers
Slaughter or killing of animals delivered in containers15
The occupier of a slaughterhouse and any person engaged in the movement or handling of any animal shall ensure that—
a
any animal which has been transported in a container is slaughtered or killed as soon as possible; and
b
if slaughter or killing is delayed and if it is necessary—
i
the animal has drinking water available to it from appropriate facilities at all times; and
ii
a sufficient quantity of wholesome food is provided for the animal on its arrival at the lairage and twice daily thereafter, except that no animal need be fed within 12 hours of the time at which it is slaughtered or killed.