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An attendant must accompany the animals except where the driver performs the functions of an attendant.

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Any person who contravenes the Welfare of Animals (Transport) (England) Order 2006 commits an offence against the Animal Health Act 1981. The maximum penalty on conviction is a fine and two years' imprisonment.

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Animals should be separated from each other if conflict is likely. All animals should be handled at separate times.

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documents required for an animal being transported over 65km:

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documents required for an animal being transported over 65km:

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*hold a 'transporter authorisation' issued by Defra

*have received training in the handling of animals and obtained a certificate of competence

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*the animals' origin and ownership

number and species of animals carried

*their place of departure

*the date and time of departure

*their intended place of destination

*the expected duration of the intended journey

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The regulation started on 5th January 2007 it replaced EC directive

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applies to all vertebrae and exotic animals however some are very difficult to transport because of there specific needs.

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*no person transports an animal or causes animals to be transported in a way that is likely to cause injury or undue suffering

*all necessary arrangements have been made in advance to minimise the length of the journey and meet the animals' needs during the journey

*the animals are fit for the journey

the means of transport (including the means of loading and unloading) is designed, constructed, maintained and operated so as to avoid injury and suffering and ensure the safety of the animals

*the personnel handling the animals are trained or competent in the transport of animals

the transport is carried out without delay and the welfare conditions of the animals checked during the journey

*sufficient floor area and height is provided for the animals

the animals are watered / fed and rested at suitable intervals as necessary

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As most animals can get stressed when traveling through different regions, animals must be handled in a correct and safe manner to reduce the stress.

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The Regulation aims to improve animal welfare through raising transportation standards. In particular, it provides significant improvements in enforcement capability in respect of all species.

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states that the animal should be fit for travel- vet checks before hand, not to stressed out, not heavily pregnant or in the last 10% of the gestation period. journeys over a certain amount of hours also require rest breaks.