Einde inhoudsopgave
European convention on the protection of animals during international transport (revised)
Article 6 Design and construction
Geldend
Geldend vanaf 14-03-2006
- Bronpublicatie:
06-11-2003, Trb. 2007, 103 (uitgifte: 04-06-2007, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Inwerkingtreding
14-03-2006
- Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:
06-11-2003, Trb. 2007, 103 (uitgifte: 04-06-2007, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Vakgebied(en)
Dierenrecht / Algemeen
1.
Means of transport, containers and their fittings shall be constructed, maintained and operated so as to avoid injury and suffering and to ensure the safety of the animals during transport.
2.
The means of transport or container shall be designed and constructed so as to provide animals with adequate space to stand in their natural position, except for poultry other than day-old chicks.
3.
The means of transport or container shall be designed and constructed so as to ensure:
- a.
sufficient clear space above the animals in their natural standing position for effective air circulation;
- b.
air quality and quantity appropriate to the species transported can be maintained, in particular where animals are carried in a fully enclosed space.
4.
Means of transport, containers, fittings, etc., shall be strong enough to contain the animals' weight, to prevent them escaping or falling out, to withstand stress due to movement and, where necessary, to contain partitions to protect animals from the motion of the means of transport. Fittings shall be designed for quick and easy operation.
5.
Partitions shall be of rigid construction, strong enough to withstand the weight of animals being pushed against them and designed so that they do not impede air circulation.
6.
The means of transport or containers shall be constructed and operated so as to protect animals against inclement weather and adverse changes in weather conditions. In particular, the external roof directly above the animals shall minimise absorption and conduction of solar heat.
7.
The floor of the means of transport or container shall be anti-slip. Floors shall be designed, constructed and maintained to avoid discomfort, distress and injury to the animals and minimise leakage of urine and faeces. Materials used for floor construction shall be selected so as to minimise corrosion.
8.
The means of transport or container shall be so designed and constructed as to provide access to the animals to allow them to be inspected, and if necessary watered, fed and cared for.
9.
When animals need to be tied, appropriate equipment shall be provided in the means of transport.
10.
Containers in which animals are transported shall be clearly and visibly marked to indicate the presence of live animals, with a sign indicating the top of the container.
11.
Means of transport, containers and their fittings shall be designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and disinfection.