The protection of animals during transport is an important concern for the Commission. The first Community legislation on the protection of animals during transport, Council Directive 77/489/EC, reflected the relevant 1968 Convention of the Council of Europe. It has since been replaced by the more detailed Council Directive 91/628/EC as amended by Directive 95/29/EC which introduced important changes such as the approval of transporters, the route plan, as well as loading densities and travelling times limit.

Proposal for a COUNCIL REGULATION on the protection of animals during transport and related operations.

Commission proposes signing the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Animals during International Transport, 30 October 2003

Commission proposes radical overhaul of animal transport rules, 16 July 2003

Speaking note of David Byrne, Commissioner for Health and Consumer Protection, Agriculture Council, 26 May 2003

Complete results of the public consultation on animal protection during transport

Questions and Answers on animal transport, 16 December 2002

Commission launching online public consultation on animal protection during transport, 02 December 2002

Commission launching wide public consultation on animal protection during transport, 18 November 2002