Article 4(5)
SCHEDULE 4
PART IADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MEANS OF TRANSPORT AND RECEPTACLES FOR DOMESTIC DOGS AND DOMESTIC CATS
Ventilation
1. Means of transport and receptacles shall be constructed, maintained, operated and positioned to provide adequate ventilation and air space.
Special provision 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.
Size and height
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.
Special provisions for road vehicles
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.
PART IIADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF DOMESTIC DOGS AND DOMESTIC CATS
Segregation of species
6.—(1) Animals shall not be carried in the same undivided pen, receptacle, vehicle or rail wagon as animals of other species, except in the case of companion animals if separation would cause either distress.
(2) Female animals in oestrus shall be separated from male animals.
(3) No animal shall 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 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.
Duties of attendants
7. The attendant or consignor’s agent shall look after the animals, and, if necessary, feed and water them.
Special provisions for transport by water
8. Vessels used for the transport of animals shall, before sailing, be provided with sufficient supplies of liquid for drinking (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.