S. No.

Compliance Requirement

Compliance / Remarks

1. Loading Conditions

Loading of animals during extreme temperatures shall be avoided.

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A suitable ramp shall be provided for loading and unloading animals.

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The ramp floor shall have cleats at suitable intervals to prevent animals from slipping while climbing or descending.

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The ramp shall be covered with straw to minimise slipping.

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The vehicle shall be kept clean during loading and unloading to prevent animals from slipping.

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For railway wagons, where loading is carried out from a platform, the wagon door may be used as a ramp.

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Where the wagon door is used as a ramp, bales/bags of hay, agricultural waste or similar material shall be placed on either side of the dropped door to prevent animals' legs from getting trapped between the wagon and platform.

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2. Space Requirements

Overcrowding shall be avoided during transportation.

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Each animal shall be provided with sufficient space to lie down.

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Railway wagons shall not accommodate animals beyond the number prescribed under the applicable IS specifications.

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3. Transportation Conditions

The speed of trucks transporting animals shall not exceed 40 km/hour.

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Vehicles shall be driven in a manner that avoids jerks and jolts to the animals.

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Trucks transporting animals shall not carry any other merchandise.

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Unnecessary stops during transportation shall be avoided.

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Where the journey exceeds 12 hours, animals shall be transported by railway.

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For journeys exceeding 12 hours, loading shall be completed by evening.

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