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Transport of pigs from Spain to Italy 27.01.2006
Furthermore it represents a violation of Council Directive 96/93EC on the certification of
animals and animal products. The competent Spanish authority did not take the
necessary steps to ensure the integrity of certification as required in Art. 4 of Council
Directive 96/93EC.
The above mentioned veterinary service did not make sure that the Intra communitarian
certificate was filled in correctly. For the transport from Spain to Italy the estimated journey
time of 0 hours was indicated.
This represents a violation of Council Directive 96/93EC on the certification of animals
and animal products. The competent Spanish authority did not take the necessary
steps to ensure the integrity of certification as required in Art. 4 of Council Directive
96/93EC.
1.2. Regarding inadequate transport conditions. (please see point 2. – 3. )
This constitutes a violation of Art. 5, section A, paragraph 1, lit.b and lit. c, of Council
directive 91/629/EEC as amended by Council directive 95/29 EC
2. Undue suffering caused
Undue suffering was caused to the animals due to inadequate transport conditions.
This constitutes a violation of Art. 5, paragraph 1, lit. b of Council Directive 91/628 EEC as
amended by Council Directive 95/29 EC.
3. No permanent access to water for the pigs
For journeys more than 8 hours pigs have to have permanent access to water. On this transport
no water was available for the pigs.
This constitutes a violation of Art. 3, paragraph 1, lit. aa, second indent of Council Directive
91/628 EEC as amended by Council directive 95/29 EC in connection with Chapter VII, point
4, lit. b of the annex, as well as a violation of Art. 1 of Council Regulation (EC) 411/98 in
connection with number 6.2 of the annex.
III. Photos of the accompanying documents
Place and date of report: Freiburg, 01.03.2006
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