5.4.1 - The minimum pen space allocation for goats is contained in Table 16. These criteria apply to this allocation:

1. where a curfew of more than 12 hours will be undertaken at the registered establishment prior to transport to the port of embarkation, a curfew factor of an additional 5% must be applied when calculating liveweight (cumulative with other additional space requirements and must be calculated first); and
2. for weights between those shown in Table 16 the minimum pen area per head must be calculated by linear interpolation; and
3. goats without horns may be mixed with goats with horns that do not exceed the conditions set out in Standard 1.6.8 d) i) and ii); and
4. goats exported in accordance with a long-horned livestock management plan where the exporter has approval in writing by the department under Standard 1.6.8 d) must be allocated an additional 10% space.

Table 16 Minimum pen space allocation for goats exported by sea

5.4.2 - Pellets used as the ration fed on the vessel must meet the nutritional specifications outlined in Table 17.

Table 17 Pellet composition for goats

5.4.3 - When calculating feed and water requirements, allowance must be made for, and goats provided with:

1. at least 3% of liveweight of feed per head per voyage day for young goats (up to and including 4 permanent incisor teeth); and
2. at least 2% of liveweight of feed per head per voyage day for goats with more than 4 permanent incisor teeth; and
3. at least 6 litres of water per head per voyage day for all goats.

5.4.4 - The minimum veterinary medicines and equipment to be carried on the vessel is in Table 18. Additional veterinary medicines and equipment may be necessary if there are other classes of goat in the consignment (for example obstetrical supplies for pregnant animals).

Table 18 Minimum veterinary medicines and equipment for goats