| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: Press and Communication Service |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/01/527 (9.4.01) |
| Publication Date | 09/04/2001 |
| Content Type | News |
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On 9 April 2001 the European Commission adopted a proposal setting out new rules for the long distance transport of horses, cattle, goats, sheep and pigs. The proposal introduces science-based standards for ventilation, temperature and humidity control in lorries carrying livestock on journeys longer than eight hours. Lorries must also be equipped with a monitoring and warning system recording humidity and temperature. The new rules are based on scientific advice and on a Commission report published in 2000 identifying health and welfare problems during long distance transport. The new rules apply only to transportation of animals within the territory of the European Union. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/01/527&format=HTML&rapid=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en |
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
