- wire mesh or a net of any material shall not be used as a bottom for the containers;
- the container shall be properly secured to avoid pilferage;
- the following instruction shall be printed on a label and fixed to the lid or printed directly on sides, namely "Care in Transit ";
- the consignee shall be informed about the train, transport or flight number and its time of arrival well in advance;
- poultry shall not be transported continuously for more than 6 hours and whole batch shall be inspected at every 6 hours interval;
- the transportation shall not remain stationary for more than 30 min and during this period, it shall be parked in shade and arrangements shall be made for feeding and watering;
- all precautions against fire shall be taken and provision of fire extinguishers in transport shall be provided.
Chapter VIT — ransport Of Sheep And Goats
Section 84
Special requirement of containers for chicks and poults .-In transport of poultry by road, rail or air,
Printed from Law on Tips • Transport of Animals Rules, 1978