Land transport of poultry
1998
This code of practice is intended as a guide for people who are involved in transporting domestic poultry and other birds. The provisions of this code emphasise the responsibilities of the poultry producer, agent, catching crew and transport personnel. They are intended to encourage considerate treatment of birds so that transport stress and injury are minimised. The general objective is to minimise any adverse effects on birds by ensuring they are transported to their destination as safely as possible. To prevent birds being without food or water for more than 18 hours there should be contingency plans for truck or processing plant breakdowns. For this code, transport includes the delivery of chicks to farms from the hatchery, and the period from removal of the birds from their living area to other accommodation or to slaughter. Apart from the need to consider the well-being of poultry during the tranpsort process, everyone involved must also be mindful of the road transport regulations that apply in all of the States and Territories.
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