Division Table 1 Minimum daily feed and water supply on livestock vessels or vessels transporting sea containers
United Kingdom
The minimum water supply requirements laid down in the fourth column may be replaced for all species by a water supply of 10 % of the live weight of the animals. | |||
| Category | Feed(in % of live weight of animals) | Fresh water (litres per animal)f1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fodder | Concentrated feed | ||
| Cattle and Equidae | 2 | 1,6 | 45 |
| Sheep | 2 | 1,8 | 4 |
| Pigs | — | 3 | 10 |
Fodder may be replaced by concentrated feed and vice versa. However, due regard shall be paid to the need of certain categories of animals, to become accustomed to the change of feed with regard to their metabolic needs.
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The minimum water supply requirements laid down in the fourth column may be replaced for all species by a water supply of 10 % of the live weight of the animals.