Animal Care and Protection Regulation 2023
sch.5-sec.40Sheep
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sch.5-sec.40 Sheep
When transporting sheep— the maximum journey time for the class of sheep mentioned in column 1 of the following table is the period of time mentioned in column 2 of the table shown opposite that class; and the maximum time off water for the class of sheep mentioned in column 1 of the following table is the period of time stated in column 3 of the table shown opposite that class; and the minimum spell duration for the class of sheep mentioned in column 1 of the following table is the period of time stated in column 4 of the table shown opposite that class. Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Class of sheep Maximum journey time (hours) Maximum time off water (hours) Minimum spell duration (hours) Sheep known or visually assessed to be between 14 and 19 weeks pregnant (inclusive) 24 24 12 Sheep known or visually assessed to be more than 19 weeks pregnant 4 4 24 Lactating sheep travelling with dependent young 28 28 12 Sheep less than 4 months of age 28 28 12 Any other sheep 48 48 36
- (a) the maximum journey time for the class of sheep mentioned in column 1 of the following table is the period of time mentioned in column 2 of the table shown opposite that class; and
- (b) the maximum time off water for the class of sheep mentioned in column 1 of the following table is the period of time stated in column 3 of the table shown opposite that class; and
- (c) the minimum spell duration for the class of sheep mentioned in column 1 of the following table is the period of time stated in column 4 of the table shown opposite that class.