S.L. 439.10 Art. 6Measures to prevent or reduce delay during transport and detention of animals.

(1) The Veterinary Services shall take the necessary measures to prevent or reduce to a minimum any delay during transport or suffering by animals when strikes or other unforeseeable circumstances impede the application of these regulations. In particular, special arrangements shall be made at ports, airports, marshalling yards, and border inspection posts referred to in article 6 of European Union Council Directive 91/ 496/EEC to expedite the transport of animals under conditions in keeping with the requirements of these regulations.

(2) Without prejudice to veterinary animal health requirements laid down elsewhere, no consignment of animals shall be detained during transport unless it is strictly necessary for the welfare of the animals. If any consignment of animals has to be detained during transport for more than two hours, appropriate arrangements shall be made for the care of the animals and, where necessary, their unloading and accommodation.