# The Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997, Paragraph 26: Cleaning and disinfection


(1) Animals shall be loaded only into means of transport or receptacles which have been thoroughly cleaned and where appropriate, disinfected.
(2) Dead animals, soiled litter and droppings shall be removed from means of transport or receptacles as soon as possible.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1480/schedule/1/paragraph/26 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welfare-of-animals-transport-order-1997/schedule-1/paragraph-26
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