(a) wire mesh or a net of any material shall not be used as a bottom for the containers;

(b) the container shall be properly secured to avoid pilferage;

(c) the following instruction shall be printed on a label and fixed to the lid or printed directly on sides, namely "Care in Transit ";

(d) the consignee shall be informed about the train, transport or flight number and its time of arrival well in advance;

(e) poultry shall not be transported continuously for more than 6 hours and whole batch shall be inspected at every 6 hours interval;

(f) 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;

(g) all precautions against fire shall be taken and provision of fire extinguishers in transport shall be provided.