Keywords: Transport

Medical Conditions that could Contribute to the Incidence of Transport-Related Problem Behaviours in Equids

Tom Ahern

Published in 2020

Preview: “There had been a number of studies into the various types and incidence of transport-related problem behaviours in equids.[…] What had not been investigated was the possibility that certain medical conditions could contribute to the incidence of these problem behaviours. The impact of medical conditions involving neuropathic pain and others where a history of upper airways instability was evident were discussed.”

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords : Human-animal relationships, Transport

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Review of climate control and space allowance during transport of pigs

European Reference Centre for Animal Welfare (EURCAW) Pigs

Published in 2020

Recent hot summers in Europe have raised concerns about the welfare of pigs transported at high environmental temperatures. In this study, EURCAW-Pigs addresses the control of temperature and available space as they affect pig welfare during transport.

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Porcines

Keywords: Societal issues, Transport

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Parlement européen: Mettre un terme au commerce illégal de chats et de chiens

European Parliament Communications Service

Published in 2020

Non-binding resolution adopted by MEPs to combat the illegal pet trade

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

Keywords: Societal issues, Stress, Transport

Access the source: European Parliament: Ending the Illegal Trade in Cats and Dogs

Parlement européen: Réponse écrite à la question E004231/2019: Transport of live animals

Question: Roman Haider, Georg Mayer. Answer: Ms Kyriakides on behalf of the European Parliament

Published in 2020

Question on transport conditions (duration, feeding, watering, temperatures...) and on the position of the European Commission on the banning of the transport of live animals inside the EU

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Keywords: Societal issues, Stress, Transport

Access the source: European Parliament: Written answer to Question E004231/2019: Transport of live animals

Parlement européen: Réponse écrite à la question E004206/2019 Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 – Animal welfare during transport

Question: Francisco Guerreiro. Answer: Ms Kyriakides on behalf of the European Parliament

Published in 2020

Question on the position of the European Commission on revisions to the legislation on the transport of live animals or its prohibition in the EU

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Keywords: Societal issues, Stress, Transport

Parlement européen: Réponse écrite à la question E004106/2019 Movement of animals and welfare

Question: Clare Daly. Answer: Ms Kyriakides on behalf of the European Parliament

Published in 2020

Question on the monitoring of the implementation of European rules on the commercial movement of companion animals

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Animal categories: Canines, Felines

Keywords: Societal issues, Stress, Transport

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Effects of pretransport diet, transport duration, and type of vehicle on physiological status of young veal calves

F. Marcato, H. van den Brand, B. Kemp, B. Engel, M. Wolthuis-Fillerup, K. van Reenen

Published in 2020

Study of the effects of diet before transport (farm milk vs. electrolytes), type of vehicle (open truck vs. converted truck) and duration of journey (6 vs. 18h) on the physiological condition of young calves on arrival at the farm.

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Bovines

Keywords: Stress, Transport

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Assemblée Nationale – Réponse à la question n°21163 « Transport des animaux en période caniculaire »

Journal officiel de la République Française

Published in 2020

Question on the number of checks carried out in vehicles transporting animals during heatwaves, the number of malfunctions noted and the number of journeys turned down or accepted.

Document types: Regulation/Certification

Keywords: Stress, Transport

Access the source: National Assembly – Response to Question No. 21163, “Transportation of Animals During Heat Waves”

Preliminary Proof of the Concept of Wild (Feral) Horses Following Light Aircraft into a Trap

Sue McDonnell, Catherine Torcivia

Published in 2020

Testing the use of light aircraft instead of helicopters for moving wild horses

Document Types: Scientific paper

Animal categories: Equines

Keywords: Stress, Transport

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Small-scale pig keeping: pig transport regulations in the UK

Michaela Giles

Published in 2019

Summary of UK legislation concerning respect for animal welfare during transport

Document types: Technical Paper

Keywords: Transport

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