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ANIMAL WELFARE (TRANSPORT OF LIVESTOCK) REGULATIONS 2023 (S.R. 2023, NO. 45) - REG 37

Requirements for sheep

Subject to this regulation, when transporting sheep of a class listed in column 1 of the table set out in this subregulation –
(a) the journey time for that class of sheep must not exceed the period of time specified in respect of that class of sheep in column 2 of the table; and
(b) the maximum time off water for that class of sheep is the period of time specified in respect of that class of sheep in column 3 of the table; and
(c) the minimum spell duration for that class of sheep is the period of time specified in respect of that class of sheep in column 4 of the table.
 

Column 1

Class of sheep

Column 2 Journey time (hours)

Column 3 Maximum time off water (hours)

Column 4 Minimum spell duration (hours)

1. 

Sheep known to be, or visually assessed to be, between 14 and 19 weeks pregnant (inclusive)

24

24

12

2. 

Sheep known to be, or visually assessed to be, more than 19 weeks pregnant

4

4

24

3. 

Lactating sheep travelling with dependent young

28

28

12

4. 

Sheep less than 4 months of age

28

28

12

5. 

Any other sheep not specified above

48

48

36



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