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the EC Commission and are contained in draft amendments to EC Directive 628/91 which deals with the protection of animals during transport.
It is proposed that the maximum period, in hours, between feeding and watering should be: It is also proposed that the person in charge of the animal transport undertaking must, where the travelling time exceeds the figures specified below, draw up a route plan designed to ensure that animals are rested within the travelling time and for the specified periods, be fed and watered and, if necessary, be unloaded and given accommodation.
There is no reference to sheep in the proposals for specific rest period.
National legislation will have to specify the amount of space per animal but the Commission proposes that it be of a minimum area according to the weight and type of animal, as follows: