RSPCA Policy F1 Transportation of animals - general principles
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Article ID: 198
Last updated: 02 Dec, 2009
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Animals must not be assembled, loaded, transported or unloaded in a way which is likely to cause injury, suffering or distress. |
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Animals selected for transport must be in good health and fit for the intended journey. The only exception to this requirement is when the transport is for emergency purposes to seek veterinary treatment. |
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Animals must be separated into appropriate compatible groups prior to loading. |
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Vehicles and containers must be designed, constructed and maintained as appropriate to the biological needs of the species to be transported. |
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All animal transport journeys must be as short as possible in terms of the time and distance travelled. |
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Animals must be provided with sufficient food, water and rest before, during and after the journey, according to their biological needs. |
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The transport of unaccompanied animals should be avoided wherever possible. |
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Where applicable, all transport of animals must be carried out, at the very minimum, in accordance with the relevant Standards & Guidelines for the Welfare of Animals, Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals, or the equivalent state or territory code. Where no relevant code exists, all transport must be carried out, at the very minimum, in accordance with OIE transport guidelines. |
(revised 10/11/09)
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