4.—(1) It is an offence to transport any animal in a way which causes, or is likely to cause, injury or unnecessary suffering to that animal.
(2) It is an offence to transport any animal except in such receptacles or means of transport, under conditions (in particular with regard to space, ventilation, temperature and security) and with such supply of liquid and oxygen, as are appropriate for the species concerned.
(3) This article applies to the transport of cold-blooded invertebrate animals.
(4) This article applies to the transport of vertebrate animals except those to which Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 applies.