Handling of livestock

– (a) Animals shall be driven to holding pens from unloading ramps or from holding pens to a stunning area with the minimum of excitement and discomfort to such animals. (b) Electric prods, canvas slappers or other implements for the driving of animals shall be sparingly employed so as to minimise excitement of an injury to such animals. (c) Electrical prods attached to A.C. House Current shall be regulated to the lowest effective voltage which shall in any event not exceed fifty volts. (d) Sticks, metal pipes, clubs or sharp or pointed articles shall not be used for the driving of (e) Animals that are crippled or unable to walk shall not be kept together with animals that are not so disabled nor should they in any case be dragged. (f) Animals that are injured or suspected of disease or injury should be protected against inclement weather. 10 Slaughter of Animals (g) Animals kept in holding pens must– (i) have access to water; (ii) when held overnight be provided with sufficient space in which to lie down; and (iii) when held for more than twenty-four hours have access to feed. (h) No animal being slaughtered shall be shackled, hoisted, thrown, cast or cut before being stunned by a method approved by these Regulations.