Division 3 However, sick or injured animals may be considered fit for transport if they are:

slightly injured or ill and transport would not cause additional suffering; in cases of doubt, veterinary advice shall be sought;

transported for the purposes of F1the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 if the illness or injury is part of a research programme;

transported under veterinary supervision for or following veterinary treatment or diagnosis. However, such transport shall be permitted only where no unnecessary suffering or ill treatment is caused to the animals concerned;

animals that have been submitted to veterinary procedures in relation to farming practices such as dehorning or castration, provided that wounds have completely healed.