28.—For the purpose of preventing the spread of disease or of preventing injury or suffering to animals and poultry the Minister may make orders—

( a ) regulating generally the transport of animals and poultry and the conditions under which animals and poultry are to be kept and handled at fairs, markets, marts, lairs, railway stations and other places where animals or poultry are assembled prior to transport, shipment, exhibition or slaughter;

( b ) requiring and regulating the provision of food and water at railway stations, fairs, markets, marts, lairs and places where animals or poultry are assembled awaiting transit, shipment, exhibition or slaughter;

( c ) prescribing the period during which food or water must be supplied to animals or poultry in transit or awaiting transit, shipment, exhibition or slaughter and the persons who shall supply such food or water;

( d ) prescribing the construction, dimensions and fitting of vehicles and aircraft used for the conveyance of animals or poultry and the construction, dimensions and fittings of premises and places where animals or poultry are sold or assembled while awaiting transit, shipment or slaughter;

( e ) prohibiting, absolutely or conditionally, the use, for the carrying of animals or poultry, or for any purpose connected therewith, of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft, pen or lair or other place in respect whereof, or of the use whereof, a penalty has been imposed on any person for an offence under this Act;

( f ) requiring and regulating the furnishing of information as to animals and poultry which die or are injured in transit or at places where animals are bought and sold or assembled awaiting transport, shipment, exhibition or slaughter.