37Requirements for sheep

37 Requirements for sheep

When transporting sheep of a class listed in column 1 of the table set out in this regulation –

(a) the journey time for that class of sheep must not exceed the period of time specified in respect of that class of sheep in column 2 of the table; and

(b) the maximum time off water for that class of sheep is the period of time specified in respect of that class of sheep in column 3 of the table; and

(c) the minimum spell duration for that class of sheep is the period of time specified in respect of that class of sheep in column 4 of the table.

| | Column 1Class of sheep | Column 2 Journey time (hours) | Column 3 Maximum time off water (hours) | Column 4 Minimum spell duration (hours) | | 1. | Sheep known to be, or visually assessed to be, between 14 and 19 weeks pregnant (inclusive) | 24 | 24 | 12 | | 2. | Sheep known to be, or visually assessed to be, more than 19 weeks pregnant | 4 | 4 | 24 | | 3. | Lactating sheep travelling with dependent young | 28 | 28 | 12 | | 4. | Sheep less than 4 months of age | 28 | 28 | 12 | | 5. | Any other sheep not specified above | 48 | 48 | 36 |