General requirements: All materials in contact with animals must be non-toxic, easy to clean and, if necessary, disinfect; Animal shelters must be constructed in such a way as to protect the animals from adverse weather conditions (rain, sun, wind, etc.) and must be designed in such a way as to prevent injury to the animals (sharp and protruding edges). Walls and roofs: Walls and roofs must provide adequate protection for animals from adverse weather conditions. Where animals come into contact with walls, there should be no materials that could cause injury. Walls and roofs must be constructed of non-toxic materials, easy to clean and, if necessary, disinfect; 8 Lighting: – the level of illumination must be such as to allow the animals to see around in daylight (the level of illumination per meter of height must be such that it is easy to read a newspaper); – in the case of pigs, it must be 40 lux (according to Chapter 1 of Directive 2008/120 / EC); – in cases where only artificial light is used, at least 8 hours of darkness must be provided. Air: Ventilation: Rest areas must have adequate natural or mechanical ventilation to ensure the flow of fresh air and to maintain the temperature within the comfort temperature of the animals. If ventilation cannot maintain a temperature above the minimum, additional heating must be provided. If the temperature is above the permissible limits, additional measures must be taken, such as providing more free space for the animals, providing additional liquids and, if necessary, spraying the animals with water. Temperature: – Minimum -5 ° C to maximum + 30 ° C (+/- 5 ° C depending on the outside temperature); – It is preferable to maintain the temperature between 10 ° C and 25 ° C depending on the animal species and health status; Interior equipment in the stables: Partitions between the separate compartments: In order to ensure that animals from separate groups will not mix, there must be mobile partitions / dividers at the rest point. Mobile partitions have the advantage of allowing groups to be divided according to the number of animals. The bulkheads must be constructed in such a way as not to injure the animals. Animal watering equipment: Each compartment (box) must have watering equipment suitable for the species for which they are approved. They can be located on two levels to ensure access by cattle and pigs as well as lambs and pigs (in case different species of animals are housed in the cages). Tying: When and where necessary, compartments must have facilities for tying animals. Tools: Equipment such as brooms, shovels, ropes, etc. should only be used in one room – should not be used in other rooms of the rest area. Minimum area: The area requirements are based on animal transport legislation as well as animal welfare. The basic idea is that at the rest point the animals should have more space than the truck:

Table 192 Minimum area for horses

	Age	Transport requirments (m 2 )	Rest point (m 2 )
Horses	Adults	1.75 (0.7 × 2.5 m)	5.25 (1.4 x 3.75 m)
Young horses (for transport up to 48 hours)	6-24 months	1.2 (0.6 × 2 m)	3.6 (1.2 x 3 m)
Young horses (for transport over 48 hours)	6-24 months	2.4 (1.2 × 2 m)	3.6 (1.2 x 3 m)
Pony (under 144 cm)		1 (0.6 × 1.8 m)	4.3 (1.2 x 3.6 m)
Horses	0-6 months	1.4 (1 × 1.4 m)	4.1 (2 x 2.1 m)

The aim is to provide enough space for the animals to lie down comfortably (without being stepped on).

Table 193 Minimum area for cattle

	Relative weight (кг.)	Transport requirments (m 2 )	Rest point (minimum 1 ), m 2
Small calves	50	0.30 до 0.40	0.43
Medium calves	110	0.40 до 0.70	0.73
Heavy calves	200	0.70 до 0.95	1.10
Medium cattle	325	0.95 до 1.30	1.52
Heavy cattle	550	1.30 до 1.60	2.16
Very heavy cattle	> 700	> 1.60	> 2,544

Calves <8 weeks old: The width of each individual cage / compartment intended for calves must be at least equal to the height of the calf at the highest part of the back, measured in a standing position, and the length must be at least equal to the body length of the calf, measured from the tip of the nose to the tuber ischii (coccyx), multiplied by a factor of 1,1.

Table 194 Minimum area for sheep and goats

	Relative weight (кг.)	Transport requirments (m2)	Rest point (minimum), m2
Sheared sheep and lambs	>26 and < 55	0.20 to 0.30	0.40
> 55	> 0.3	0.60
Uncut sheep	< 55	0.30 to 0.40	0.60
> 55	> 0.40	0.80
Pregnant sheep	< 55	0.40 to 0.50	0.80
> 55	> 0.50	1.00
Goats	< 35	0.20 to 0.30	0.40
35 до 55	0.30 to 0.40	0.60
> 55	0.40 to 0.75	0.80
Pregnant goats	< 55	0.40 to 0.50	0.80
> 55	> 0.50	1.00

Table 195 Minimum area for pigs

Relative weight (кг.)	Rest point (minimum), m2
<10	0,15
10 > < 20	0,20
20> < 30	0,30
30> <50	0,40
50> < 85	0,55
85> <110	0,65
>110	1,00

Pigs	Group breeding
Not pregnant	1.64 m2
Pregnant	2.25 m2
Boars	> 6 m2 (to allow to turn)