Health of Animals Regulations

153 (1) No person who transports an animal shall leave the animal at a slaughter establishment or assembly centre unless the person has provided the consignee with a written notice that the animal has arrived at the slaughter establishment or assembly centre and a document that contains the following information:

• (a) the condition of the animal on arrival;

• (b) the date and time when and the place where the animal was last fed, watered and rested; and

• (c) the date and time of arrival of the animal at the slaughter establishment or assembly centre.

(2) The responsibility for the care of the animal is transferred from the person who transports the animal to the consignee as soon as the consignee acknowledges receipt of the notice and document.

(3) For greater certainty, the consignee who assumes responsibility for the care of an animal shall comply with the requirements with respect to feed, water and rest set out in sections 152.1 and 152.2.