VMD 511: Animal Welfare, Ethics and Jurisprudence (2+0)

2. SCHEDULE-B

2. SCHEDULE - B (SEE RULE 11)

Size and Type of Crate for Transport of Dogs

• The design of the cage mentioned in rule 11 in Chapter II of the Transport of Animals Rules, 1978 shall be as per the design as printed on page 7 of IS: 4746-1968 published by the Indian Standards Insitution.

All dimensions in centimeters
By Rail/Road/Inland Water ways/Sea, By Air

Length	A×1.5	A+C+10
Width	A	D+2+10
Height	B+15	B+0

• Length - tip of nose to root of tail (A)
• Width - width across the shoulders (D)
• Height - Tip of ears to toe while standing (B)
• Elbow size - Toe to tip of elbow (C)
• Note: Cages, Cartons or crates, used to transport dogs, shall be of such material which will not tear or crumble. They shall be well constructed well ventilated and designed to protect the health of dogs by giving them adequate space and safety. It is essential that wire mesh should be nose and paw proof; suitable material is that welded wire mesh of not less than 3mm with a spacing 12 x 12 mm. Expanded metal and wire netting are unsuitable for this purpose. There would be no protruding nails or unprotected edges of wire. Dogs Kennels in rail coaches shall be so placed as to give protection to dogs from extremes of temperature and disturbance from birds and by giving them adequate space for health and safety.