S. No.

Compliance Requirement

Key Compliance / Control

1

Health & Fitness of Animals

Transport only healthy animals in good condition, except animals intended for emergency slaughter. Obtain certification from a qualified veterinary inspector confirming freedom from infectious and ectoparasitic diseases and fitness for transportation.

2

Vaccination & Quarantine

Animals transported from disease-endemic areas to non-endemic areas should receive protective vaccination and remain in quarantine for 30 days before transportation.

3

Pregnant Animals

Do not transport female animals in an advanced stage of pregnancy.

4

Protection During Transportation

Provide suitable partitions for large animals, particularly bears/bulls, to prevent fighting. Provide arrangements to prevent young animals from being crushed.

5

Humane Treatment

Handle animals humanely during transportation. Do not bind or chain animals during transit. Provide sufficient space for animals to stand or lie down comfortably.

6

Attendant & First Aid

Ensure an attendant accompanies the animals during transit and carries necessary first-aid equipment.

7

Feeding Before & During Journey

Avoid heavy feeding before loading. For journeys less than 12 hours, feed need not be carried; for journeys exceeding 12 hours, sufficient feed shall be carried for the journey.

8

Watering Facilities

Provide animals with water at regular intervals during transportation.

9

Segregation of Animals

Separate light and heavy animals using partitions. Do not mix animals from different pens/sheds. Adult male and female animals should not be transported together.

10

Vehicle Safety & Cleanliness

Inspect vehicles before loading for safety, suitability and cleanliness. Floors and walls must be undamaged and free from nails, sharp projections or other hazards.

11

Disinfection of Vehicles

Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a suitable disinfectant before loading animals.

12

Flooring – Normal/Summer Conditions

Provide a layer of clean sand of at least 6 cm thickness on the floor. During summer, moisten the sand with water.

13

Hot Weather Protection

During hot months, make arrangements to sprinkle water on animals at frequent intervals.

14

Winter Flooring

During winter, provide 2 cm of clean sand + 6 cm of whole straw on the vehicle floor.

15

Loading & Unloading

Do not strike animals with sticks while driving them for loading or unloading. Use humane methods, such as a soft-rubber pipe, where necessary.

16

Extreme Weather Conditions

In extreme cold or hot weather, preferably use covered lorries. Minimise journeys during adverse climatic conditions to prevent exhaustion, death or acute respiratory disease.

17

Consignment Identification

Each consignment must carry a label containing the prescribed particulars.

18

Animal Details on Label

Label should specify the number and kind/type of animals loaded.

19

Consignor Details

Label should contain the name, address and telephone number, if any, of the consignor.

20

Consignee Details

Label should contain the name, address and telephone number, if any, of the consignee.

21

Feeding & Watering Instructions

Label should contain instructions regarding feeding and watering of the animals during transit.