Article 4(5)
1. Means of transport and receptacles shall be constructed, maintained, operated and positioned to provide appropriate ventilation and air space.
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. The accommodation available for the carriage of animals shall be such that the animals are provided with adequate space to stand in their natural position.
4. Vehicles shall be equipped with a roof which ensures effective protection against the weather.
5. In the case of animals which are normally required to be tied, suitable provision shall be made so that animals may be tied to the interior of the vehicle.
6.—(1) Animals shall not be carried in the same undivided pen, receptacle, vehicle or rail wagon as animals of another species, except in the case of companion animals if separation would cause either animal distress.
(2) Female animals in oestrus shall be separated from male animals.
(3) An animal shall not be carried with another animal if, having regard to the difference in age and size between those animals, unnecessary suffering is likely to be caused to one or both of those animals.
(4) Measures shall be taken to avoid injury or unnecessary suffering to any animal as a result of the carriage in the same undivided pen, receptacle, vehicle or rail wagon of animals which are hostile to each other.
(5) Measures shall be taken to avoid any animal being caused injury or unnecessary suffering by an animal which becomes fractious or aggressive during the journey.
(6) Segregation of animals in rail wagons may be effected either by means of suitable partitions or, if space permits, by tying them in separate parts of the rail wagon.
7. The attendant or consignor’s agent shall look after the animals, and if necessary, feed and water them.
8. Vessels used for the transport of animals shall, before sailing, be provided with sufficient supplies of drinking water (unless they are equipped with a suitable system allowing its production) and appropriate foodstuffs, having regard to the species and number of animals being transported as well as the duration of the voyage.