Member States shall ensure that: ... no animal shall be transported unless it is fit for the intended journey and unless suitable provisions have been made for its care during the journey and on arrival at the place of destination. Animals that are ill or injured shall not be considered fit for transport. However, this provision shall not apply to:
(i) animals that are slightly injured or ill whose transport would not cause unnecessary suffering;
(ii) animals that are transported for scientific research purposes approved by the competent authority;
(c) animals that fall ill or are injured during transport shall receive first-aid treatment as soon as possible; they shall be given appropriate veterinary treatment and if necessary undergo emergency slaughter in a way which does not cause them any unnecessary suffering.
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