Animal Care and Protection Regulation 2023
sch.5-sec.10Suitability of road-going vehicle
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sch.5-sec.10 Suitability of road-going vehicle
A driver of a road-going vehicle transporting livestock must ensure the vehicle— is suitable for the class of livestock being transported; and has effective airflow appropriate for the class of livestock being transported; and has a surface or flooring that minimises the risk of injury to the livestock from slipping or falling; and is free from internal protrusions and objects that may cause injury to the livestock; and has sufficient vertical clearance to minimise the risk of injury to the livestock.
- (a) is suitable for the class of livestock being transported; and
- (b) has effective airflow appropriate for the class of livestock being transported; and
- (c) has a surface or flooring that minimises the risk of injury to the livestock from slipping or falling; and
- (d) is free from internal protrusions and objects that may cause injury to the livestock; and
- (e) has sufficient vertical clearance to minimise the risk of injury to the livestock.