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all new vehicles used for the transport of farmed animals or horses (except registered horses) have a satellite navigation system.

contingency plans in the event of emergencies.

#Animal transporter drivers

details of procedures enabling transporters to trace and record the movement of road vehicles under their responsibility and to contact the drivers at any time.

valid certificates of approval vehicles and containers.

Authorisation will be granted if transporters can comply with the following:

The authorisation will be valid for five years.

Transporter authorisation for journeys over eight hours Transporters should check their current authorisation documents, which have the expiry dates printed on them. Transporter authorisations are valid for five years.

#Animal transporter how to

Renewal application forms and information on how to obtain electronic copies of the renewal application are available here. Instead, animal transporters must submit an application for renewal of their type 1 authorisations.ДЄpplications to renew animal transport authorisations should be submitted to APHAвЂ™s Welfare in Transport team by post, email or fax.

#Animal transporter professional

Transporters involved in economic activity include farmers, livestock and poultry hauliers, and those who move horses in connection with professional riding, livery and stabling.ДЇrom 1 October 2016, in order to comply with EU animal transport regulations, type 1 transporter authorisations will not renew automatically. Type 1 transporter authorisations are required for those transporting animals, as part of an economic activity, on journeys over 65km and up to eight hours in duration. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is alerting animal transporters that the process for renewal of type 1 transporter authorisations has changed. Type 1 animal transporter authorisations вЂ“ change to renewal process the transporter has no record of serious infringements of animal welfare legislation in the three years preceding application.the transporter can demonstrate that they have appropriate staff, equipment and operational procedures to transport animals in compliance with the new Regulation.the transporter has an established business or, in the case of businesses established outside of the UK, is represented in the country.Transporter authorisation for journeys over 65 km and under eight hoursДЄuthorisation will be granted, and will be valid for five years, if transporters can comply with the following: However, they must comply with the technical rules on fitness to travel, means of transport and transport practices. Transporters are not required to have vehicle authorisation or training and certificates of competence for journeys of less than 65km. Transporter requirements for journeys up to 65km It also doesn't apply to a farmer transporting a single animal. It does not apply, for example, to individuals who ride for pleasure who transport their own horse or to individuals taking their own pets on holiday. It applies, for example, to livestock and equine hauliers, farmers, animal breeders, transporters of performing animals and those working at markets assembly centres and slaughterhouses.

#Animal transporter full

The full list of general conditions for the transport of animals is given in Article 3 of the Regulation. The key requirement is that no one should transport an animal in a way likely to cause injury or undue suffering to that animal. The Regulation covers the transport of all vertebrate animals in connection with an economic activity, but its primary focus is on farm animals, poultry and horses. It should read this along with the EU Regulation and with reference to the detailed guidance as necessary. This is a summary of the main requirements. EU Welfare in Transport Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 main requirements