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Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97
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CHAPTER I SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF ANIMALS
CHAPTER II ORGANISERS, TRANSPORTERS, KEEPERS AND ASSEMBLY CENTRES
CHAPTER III DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMPETENT AUTHORITIES
Article 11.Requirements for long journeys transporter authorisations
Article 13.Issue of authorisations by the competent authority
Article 14.Checks and other measures related to journey log to be carried out by the competent authority before long journeys
Article 15.Checks to be carried out by the competent authority at any stage of a long journey
Article 16.Training of staff and equipment of the competent authority
Article 18.Certificate of approval of means of transport by road
Article 20.Livestock vessel inspection on loading and unloading
Article 21.Checks at exit points and border inspection posts
CHAPTER I FITNESS FOR TRANSPORT
2. Animals that are injured or that present physiological weaknesses or...
3. However, sick or injured animals may be considered fit for...
4. When animals fall ill or are injured during transport, they...
5. Sedatives shall not be used on animals to be transported...
6. Lactating females of bovine, ovine and caprine species not accompanied...
7. Requirements of paragraphs 2(c) and 2(d) do not apply for registered...
1. Provisions for all means of transport
1.1. Means of transport, containers and their fittings shall be designed,...
1.2. Sufficient space shall be provided inside the animals' compartment and...
1.3. For wild animals and for species other than domestic Equidae...
1.4. Partitions shall be strong enough to withstand the weight of...
1.6. Without prejudice to Community or national rules on crew and...
3. Additional provisions for transport on roll-on-roll-off vessels
CHAPTER III TRANSPORT PRACTICES
1. Loading, unloading and handling
1.2. Where loading or unloading operations last for more than four...
2.1. Space allowances shall at least comply with the figures laid...
2.2. Domestic Equidae except mares travelling with their foals shall be...
2.3. Equidae shall not be transported in multi-deck vehicles except if...
2.4. Unbroken Equidae shall not be transported in groups of more...
2.5. Paragraphs 1.10. to 1.13. shall apply mutatis mutandis to the means...
2.6. Sufficient ventilation shall be provided to ensure that the needs...
2.7. During transport, animals shall be offered water, feed and the...
CHAPTER IV ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR LIVESTOCK VESSELS OR VESSELS TRANSPORTING SEA CONTAINERS
SECTION 1 Construction and equipment requirements for livestock vessels
1. Strength for pen rails and decks shall be appropriate to...
2. Compartments where animals are to be transported shall be equipped...
3. Storage or production capacity for fresh water shall be appropriate...
4. The fresh water system shall be capable of supplying freshwater...
5. The drainage system shall be of appropriate capacity to drain...
6. Livestock areas, passageways and ramps to livestock areas shall be...
7. A fire fighting system shall be appropriately installed in all...
8. The following systems for livestock shall be equipped with a...
9. A primary source of power shall be sufficient to supply...
SECTION 2 Feed and water supply on livestock vessels or vessels transporting sea containers
CHAPTER V WATERING AND FEEDING INTERVAL, JOURNEY TIMES AND RESTING PERIODS
1. Domestic Equidae, domestic animals of bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine...
1.1. The requirements laid down in this Section apply to the...
1.2. Journey times for animals belonging to the species referred to...
1.3. The maximum journey time in point 1.2. may be extended...
1.4. The watering and feeding intervals, journey times and rest periods...
1.5. After the journey time laid down, animals must be unloaded,...
1.6. Animals must not be transported by train if the maximum...
1.7. Animals must not be transported by sea if the maximum...
1.8. In the interests of the animals, the journey times in...
1.9. Without prejudice to the provisions of points 1.3. to 1.8,...
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