There are more than 17.5 million live animals transported across the European Union per year. Despite this, conservationists have not been able to enforce a restriction on the maximum transport time. For this reason, the European Commission is striving to improve the conditions of live animal transportation. The European Union is making the rules for live animal transportation stricter. The aim of the new, stricter regulations is to reduce animal stress and prevent the mistreatment of animals during the transportation process.CONDITIONS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF LIVE ANIMALS IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Across the entire EU, more than 17.5 million live animals are transported annually. Nevertheless, animal rights activists have so far failed to enforce a limit on the maximum transport time. For this reason, the European Commission is attempting to improve the conditions for animal transport.
The European Union is tightening the rules for the transport of live animals. The goal of the new, stricter regulations is to reduce animal stress and prevent cruel treatment towards them during transport.
According to the new rules, new means of transport (lorries) designated for the transport of live animals for more than 8 hours must have relevant equipment, including: navigation (GPS) to ensure compliance with the maximum transport time, a system capable of providing water to the animals, electronically controlled ventilation, and a warning system that will alert the driver to potential problems. Such means of transport must also be officially authorized in advance. Since 2009, older means of transport must also have a navigation system installed. (…)
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Source: Logistyka Magazine
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