The transport of animals in the European Union: the legislation, its enforcement and future evolutions

Animal transport is an important activity of the farming industry. It is also the most controversial area of animal welfare. After presenting the current legislative framework in the European Union that protect animals during transport and the main enforcement difficulties, this paper considers the...

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Published in:Veterinary research communications 2003-09, Vol.27 Suppl 1, p.529-534
Main Authors: Gavinelli, A, Simonin, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agriculture - legislation & jurisprudence
Agriculture - standards
Animal Welfare - legislation & jurisprudence
Animals
Animals, Domestic - physiology
Cattle
European Union
Legislation, Veterinary
Sheep
Swine
Transportation - legislation & jurisprudence
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Summary:Animal transport is an important activity of the farming industry. It is also the most controversial area of animal welfare. After presenting the current legislative framework in the European Union that protect animals during transport and the main enforcement difficulties, this paper considers the international, political and scientific perspectives that lead the European Commission to draft new rules in this regard.
ISSN:0165-7380
1573-7446
DOI:10.1023/B:VERC.0000014213.85621.cf