ANNEX ITECHNICAL RULES
(as referred to in Article 6(3), Article 8(1), Article 9(1) and (2)(a))
CHAPTER VIISPACE ALLOWANCES
B.Bovine animals
Transport by rail
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.
Transport by road
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.
Transport by air
Category | Approximate weight (in kg) | Area in m2/animal |
|---|---|---|
Calves | 50 70 | 0,23 0,28 |
Cattle | 300 500 | 0,84 1,27 |
Transport by sea
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.