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The report of the E.U. Scientific Committee on Animal Health and Animal Welfare "The welfare of animals during transport (details for horses, pigs, sheep and cattle)", adopted 11 March 2002, emphasised that the welfare of animals, including their health, can be substantially affected in the course of and as a result of transport. This second Report and Opinion is produced by the European Food Safety Authority, and concerns the other species of animals which are transported.
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