On 4th February 2016 the European Commission welcomed the publication of practical guidelines on assessing the fitness for transport of equidae (horses, ponies, donkeys and their hybrids), an essential resource for anyone involved in the transport process, which was produced through a collaboration of agri-food, transport, veterinary organisations and animal welfare groups supported by the European Commission.
The guidelines have been produced following extensive research and consultation by the stakeholder group (FVE, COPA-COGECA, UECBV, Eurogroup for animals, Animals’ Angels, FFE, ATA) coordinated by World Horse Welfare and Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations (FEEVA).