# Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations and amending Directives 64/432/EEC and 93/119/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1255/97, Division 4

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

When animals fall ill or are injured during transport, they shall be separated from the others and receive first-aid treatment as soon as possible. They shall be given appropriate veterinary treatment and if necessary undergo emergency slaughter or killing in a way which does not cause them any unnecessary suffering.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2005/1/annex/I/chapter/I/division/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2005-1/annex-I/chapter-I/division-4
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