Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No. 40 of 2000)Poultry Regulations, 2006Part V : Humane Treatment of Poultry and Slaughter Process63. Requirements for vehicles and containers |
| 1) | Vehicles and crates must be designed such that sufficient shelter, shade and ventilation are provided for birds in transit. |
| 2) | Crates used to transport poultry must - |
| a) | not be used for different species of poultry at the same time; |
| b) | not be overloaded, enabling all birds to rest on the floor of the crate at the same time; |
| c) | be high enough to allow poultry to move their heads in a normal upright manner when sitting on the floor; |
| d) | have a lid that can be secured to prevent the birds from escaping; |
| e) | be constructed to prevent protrusion of the head, wings, legs, feet and toes; |
| f) | be manufactured free of sharp edges or any features which could cause any injuries; and |
| g) | be manufactured of such material and design to ensure easy cleaning. |
| 3) | Tying of legs during transport is not allowed. |