Apply for approval as a means of road transport for the long-distance transportation of animals
Source: Serviceportal Rheinland-PfalzIf you want to use means of transport, such as truck trailers, car trailers or semi-trailers, for long journeys of animals, you need to obtain prior approval for the transportation of animals from both the motor vehicle authorities and the competent veterinary authorities. This only applies to transportation that takes 8 hours or longer or, in the case of breeding and farm animals, that takes longer than 12 hours within Germany and is connected with a commercial activity.
Transportation includes the entire transport process from the place of dispatch to the place of destination, including loading, unloading and, if necessary, accommodation at intermediate stations.