State Of Dairy Cattle Rajasthan Report

Author(s): Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations
Publisher: Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations

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4. Transport of Animals, Rules, 1978. In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (h) of sub-section (2) of Section 38 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (59 of 1960); the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, the same having been previously published as required by the said Section, namely: Transport of Animals Rules, 1978.
Chapter 1. Short Title These rules may be called the Transport of Animals, Rules, 1978. 2. Definitions: In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires (a) qualified veterinary surgeon means one who holds a diploma or a degree of a recognised veterinary college. (b) "Schedule" means a schedule appended to these rules.
CHAPTER IV Transport of Cattle 46. Rules 47 to 56 shall apply to the transport by rail of cows, bulls, bullocks, buffaloes, yaks and calves. (hereinafter in these rules referred to as cattle). 47. (a) A valid certificate by a qualified veterinary surgeon to the effect that the cattle are in a fit condition to travel by rail or road and are not suffering from any infectious or contagious or parasitic diseases and that they have been vaccinated against rinderpest and any other infectious or contagious or parasitic diseases, shall accompany each consignment. (b) In the absence of such a certificate, the carrier shall refuse to accept the consignment for transport. (c) The certificate shall be in the form specified in Schedule - E. 48. Veterinary first-aid equipment shall accompany all batches of cattle. 4 9. (a) Each consignment shall bear a label showing in bold red letters the name, address and telephone number (if any) of the consignor and consignee, the number and types of cattle being transported and quantity of rations and food provided. (b)The consignee shall be informed about the train or vehicle in which the consignment of cattle is being sent and its arrival time in advance. (c)The consignment of cattle shall be booked by the next train or vehicle and shall not be detained after the consignment is accepted for booking. 50. The average space provided per cattle in Railway wagon or vehicle shall not be less than two square metres. 51. (a) Suitable rope and platforms should be used for loading cattle from vehicles. (b) In case of railway wagon the dropped door of the wagon may be used as a ramp when loading or unloading is done to the platform. 52. Cattle shall be loaded after they are properly fed and given water. 53. Cattle in advanced stage of pregnancy shall not be mixed with young cattle in order to avoid stampede during transportation. 54. (1) Watering arrangements on route shall be made and sufficient quantities of water shall be carried for emergency. (2) Sufficient feed and fodder with adequate reserve shall be carried to last during the journey.