Space allowances for animals shall comply at least with the following figures:
a The standard useable width of wagons is 2 to 2 m. | |
| Adult horses | 1,75 m2 (0,7 × 2,5 m)a |
| Young horses (6 — 24 months) (for journeys of up to 48 hours) | 1,2 m2 (0,6 × 2 m) |
| Young horses (6 — 24 months) (for journeys over 48 hours) | 2,4 m2 (1,2 × 2 m) |
| Ponies (under 144 cm) | 1 m2 (0,6 × 1,8 m) |
| Foals (0 — 6 months) | 1,4 m2 (1 × 1,4 m) |
Note: During long journeys, foals and young horses must be able to lie downU.K.
These figures may vary by a maximum of 10 % for adult horses and ponies and by a maximum of 20 % for young horses and foals, depending not only on the horses' weight and size but also on their physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time.
| Adult horses | 1,75 m2 (0,7 × 2,5 m) |
| Young horses (6 — 24 months) (for journeys of up to 48 hours) | 1,2 m2 (0,6 × 2 m) |
| Young horses (6 — 24 months) (for journeys over 48 hours) | 2,4 m2 (1,2 × 2 m) |
| Ponies (under 144 cm) | 1 m2 (0,6 × 1,8 m) |
| Foals (0 — 6 months) | 1,4 m2 (1 × 1,4 m) |
Note: During long journeys, foals and young horses must be able to lie downU.K.
These figures may vary by a maximum of 10 % for adult horses and ponies and by a maximum of 20 % for young horses and foals, depending not only on the horses' weight and size but also on their physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time.
Loading density of horses in relation to surface area
| 0 — 100 kg | 0,42 m2 |
| 100 — 200 kg | 0,66 m2 |
| 200 — 300 kg | 0,87 m2 |
| 300 — 400 kg | 1,04 m2 |
| 400 — 500 kg | 1,19 m2 |
| 500 — 600 kg | 1,34 m2 |
| 600 — 700 kg | 1,51 m2 |
| 700 — 800 kg | 1,73 m2 |
| Live weight in kg | m2/animal |
|---|---|
| 200 — 300 | 0,9 — 1,175 |
| 300 — 400 | 1,175 — 1,45 |
| 400 — 500 | 1,45 — 1,725 |
| 500 — 600 | 1,725 — 2 |
| 600 — 700 | 2 — 2,25 |
| Category | Approximate weight (in kg) | Area in m2/animal |
|---|---|---|
| Small calves | 50 | 0,3 to 0,4 |
| Medium sized calves | 110 | 0,4 to 0,7 |
| Heavy calves | 200 | 0,7 to 0,95 |
| Medium sized cattle | 325 | 0,95 to 1,3 |
| Heavy cattle | 550 | 1,3 to 1,6 |
| Very heavy cattle | > 700 | > 1,6 |
These figures may vary, depending not only on the animals' weight and size but also on their physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time.
| Category | Approximate weight (in kg) | Area in m2/animal |
|---|---|---|
| Small calves | 50 | 0,3 to 0,4 |
| Medium sized calves | 110 | 0,4 to 0,7 |
| Heavy calves | 200 | 0,7 to 0,95 |
| Medium sized cattle | 325 | 0,95 to 1,3 |
| Heavy cattle | 550 | 1,3 to 1,6 |
| Very heavy cattle | > 700 | > 1,6 |
These figures may vary, depending not only on the animals' weight and size but also on their physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time.
| Category | Approximate weight (in kg) | Area in m2/animal |
|---|---|---|
| Calves | 50 70 | 0,23 0,28 |
| Cattle | 300 500 | 0,84 1,27 |
| Live weight in kg | m2/animal |
|---|---|
| 200 — 300 | 0,81 — 1,0575 |
| 300 — 400 | 1,0575 — 1,305 |
| 400 — 500 | 1,305 — 1,5525 |
| 500 — 600 | 1,5525 — 1,8 |
| 600 — 700 | 1,8 — 2,025 |
Pregnant animals must be allowed 10 % more space.
| Category | Weight in kg | Area in m2/animal |
|---|---|---|
| Shorn sheep | < 55 | 0,2 to 0,3 |
| > 55 | > 0,3 | |
| Unshorn sheep | < 55 | 0,3 to 0,4 |
| > 55 | > 0,4 | |
| Heavily pregnant ewes | < 55 | 0,4 to 0,5 |
| > 55 | > 0,5 | |
| Goats | < 35 | 0,2 to 0,3 |
| 35 to 55 | 0,3 to 0,4 | |
| > 55 | 0,4 to 0,75 | |
| Heavily pregnant goats | < 55 | 0,4 to 0,5 |
| > 55 | > 0,5 |
The surface area indicated above may vary depending on the breed, the size, the physical condition and the length of fleece of the animals, as well as on the meteorological conditions and the journey time.
| Category | Weight in kg | Area in m2/animal |
|---|---|---|
| Shorn sheep and lambs of 26 kg and over | < 55 | 0,2 to 0,3 |
| > 55 | > 0,3 | |
| Unshorn sheep | < 55 | 0,3 to 0,4 |
| > 55 | > 0,4 | |
| Heavily pregnant ewes | < 55 | 0,4 to 0,5 |
| > 55 | > 0,5 | |
| Goats | < 35 | 0,2 to 0,3 |
| 35 to 55 | 0,3 to 0,4 | |
| > 55 | 0,4 to 0,75 | |
| Heavily pregnant goats | < 55 | 0,4 to 0,5 |
| > 55 | > 0,5 |
The surface area indicated above may vary depending on the breed, the size, the physical condition and the length of fleece of the animals, as well as on the meteorological conditions and the journey time. As an indication: for small lambs, an area of under 0,2 m2 per animal may be provided.
Loading density for sheep and goats in relation to surface area
| Average weight (in kg) | Surface area per sheep/goat (in m2) |
|---|---|
| 25 | 0,2 |
| 50 | 0,3 |
| 75 | 0,4 |
| Live weight in kg | m2/animal |
|---|---|
| 20 — 30 | 0,24 — 0,265 |
| 30 — 40 | 0,265 — 0,29 |
| 40 — 50 | 0,29 — 0,315 |
| 50 — 60 | 0,315 — 0,34 |
| 60 — 70 | 0,34 — 0,39 |
All pigs must at least be able to lie down and stand up in their natural position.
In order to comply with these minimum requirements, the loading density for pigs of around 100 kg should not exceed 235 kg/m2.
The breed, size and physical condition of the pigs may mean that the minimum required surface area given above has to be increased; a maximum increase of 20 % may also be required depending on the meteorological conditions and the journey time.
The loading density should be relatively high to preclude injury on takeoff or landing or in the event of turbulence, although all animals must still be able to lie down. The climate, total journey time and hour of arrival should be taken into account in deciding on the loading density.
| Average weight | Surface area per pig |
|---|---|
| 15 kg | 0,13 m2 |
| 25 kg | 0,15 m2 |
| 50 kg | 0,35 m2 |
| 100 kg | 0,51 m2 |
| Live weight in kg | m2/animal |
|---|---|
| 10 or less | 0,2 |
| 20 | 0,28 |
| 45 | 0,37 |
| 70 | 0,6 |
| 100 | 0,85 |
| 140 | 0,95 |
| 180 | 1,1 |
| 270 | 1,5 |
Minimum floor areas shall be provided as follows:
| Category | Area in cm2 |
|---|---|
| Day-old chicks | 21 — 25 per chick |
| Poultry other than day-old chicks: weight in kg | Area in cm2 per kg |
| < 1,6 | 180 — 200 |
| 1,6 to < 3 | 160 |
| 3 to < 5 | 115 |
| > 5 | 105 |
These figures may vary depending not only on the weight and size of the birds but also on their physical condition, the meteorological conditions and the likely journey time.