# The Slaughter of Animals (Humane Conditions) Regulations 1990, Regulation 7: Conditions to be observed in connection with the confinement and treatment of animals awaiting slaughter


The occupier of a lairage shall ensure that—
(a) a sufficient quantity of clean drinking water is provided for an animal on its arrival at the lairage and at all times thereafter; and
(b) a sufficient quantity of wholesome food is provided for an animal on its arrival at the lairage and twice daily thereafter, except that no animal need be fed within 12 hours of the time at which it is slaughtered.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/1242/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/slaughter-of-animals-humane-conditions-regulations-1990/regulation-7
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