S.L. 439.4 Art. 6Confirmation of route plan by official veterinarian.

(1) Before the animals leave the staging point, the official veterinarian or any veterinarian designated for this purpose by the

Veterinary Services shall confirm on the route plan adjusted to that end in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Annex to European Union Council Directive 91/628/EEC that the animals are fit to continue their journey. Expenditure incurred as a result of the veterinary check shall be borne by the operator concerned.

(2) The rules relating to the exchange of messages between authorities to comply with the requirements of these regulations shall be laid down in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 6(3) of European Union Council Directive 91/628/EEC.