5.5.1 - The minimum pen space allocation for sheep is contained in Table 19. These penning criteria also apply:

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 19 the minimum pen area per head must be calculated by linear interpolation; and
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4. sheep without horns may be mixed with sheep with horns up to 1 full curl in length; and
5. sheep exported in accordance with a long-horned livestock Management plan approved in writing by the department under Standard 1.7.7 d) must be allocated an additional 10% space.

Table 19 Minimum pen space allocation for sheep exported by sea

5.5.2 - Pellets used as the ration fed on the vessel must meet the nutritional specifications outlined in Table 20.

Table 20 Pellet composition for sheep

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

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

5.5.4 - The minimum veterinary medicines and equipment to be carried on the vessel for sheep is in Table 21. Additional veterinary medicines and equipment may be necessary if there are other classes of sheep in the consignment (for example obstetrical supplies for pregnant animals).

Table 21 Minimum veterinary medicines and equipment for sheep