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Animal welfare: Transport - Publicity

The publications on this page aim to supplement the legislation by clarifying some of the requirements and also by setting down the best practice to be observed.

A leaflet and poster publicising Regulation 1/2005 have been produced:

Welfare during transport rules

    1. General leaflet Welfare of animals during transport (PDF 1.5 MB) - PB12340
    2. Poster (PDF 268 KB)
    3. Advice for transporters of cattle (PDF 150KB) - PB 12544a
    4. Advice for transporters of goats (PDF 150KB) - PB 12544b
    5. Advice for transporters of horses, ponies and other domestic equines (PDF 150KB) - PB 12544c
    6. Advice for transporters of pigs (PDF 150KB) - PB 1254d
    7. Advice for transporters of poultry (PDF 150KB) - PB 12544e
    8. Advice for transporters of sheep (PDF 150KB) - PB 12544f

    General welfare publications

    9. Protecting the welfare of pet dogs and cats during journeys - Advice to owners (PDF 1.8 MB) (PB 10308).
    (9.a) A Welsh version (PDF 2.9 MB) is also available.
    10. Livestock transport vehicles - A guide to best practice for vehicle ventilation. (PDF 168 KB)
    11. General summery leaflet of the new welfare in transport rules & the Animal Welfare Act (PDF 425 KB)
    12. Animal Health WIT Matters Newsletter (PDF 266 KB)

    Further useful links

    Transport of cats and dogs (pets): Welfare guidance for transporters

    PETS website: Guidance for owners

    Animals travelling by air

    • Information on container requirements can be found under the IATA website on live animal regulations.
    • International Air Transport Association (IATA). Further information on air transport requirements can be found on the IATA website.

    Publications

    How to obtain copies of printed publications

    Hard copies of the publications numbered 1 - 9 are available from:

    Defra Publications
    Admail 6000
    London
    SW1A 2XX

    Order line: 0845 955 6000
    Fax: 01709 881673
    Email: defra@cambertown.com

    When ordering, please quote relevant PB reference.  Items 9a, 10 & 11 are available in electronic format only. 

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    Page last modified: July 17, 2008

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