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Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997
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- 1997 No. 346
- SCHEDULE 3
- Part I
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Part IAdditional requirements for the construction and maintenance of means of transport and receptacles for poultry and domestic birds and domestic rabbits
Ventilation
1. Means of transport and receptacles shall be constructed, maintained, operated and positioned to provide adequate ventilation and air space.
Special provisions for receptacles
2. Receptacles in which animals are transported shall be constructed and maintained so that they allow for appropriate inspection and care of the animals.
3. Receptacles in which animals are carried shall be of such a size to protect the animals from injury or unnecessary suffering during transport.
4. Receptacles in which poultry and domestic birds are transported shall be constructed and maintained so that they prevent any protrusion of the heads, legs or wings from them.
5. Poultry and domestic birds shall not be carried in a sack or bag.
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