# The Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 1997, Paragraph 13: Special provisions for transport by water


Vessels used for the transport of animals shall, before sailing, be provided with sufficient supplies of liquid for drinking (unless they are equipped with a suitable system allowing its production) and appropriate foodstuffs, having regard to the species and number of animals being transported as well as the duration of the voyage.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1480/schedule/5/paragraph/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welfare-of-animals-transport-order-1997/schedule-5/paragraph-13
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