6.—(1) Horned cattle shall not be slung by the horns and all livestock shall be shipped and landed in such manner as to avoid injuring the animals or causing them unnecessary suffering and, if necessary, with proper slings or other appliances.
(2) Where necessary livestock shall be lifted by means of slings, and the slings shall be constructed in the manner shown in the diagram hereunder and shall consist of a canvas belly band or belt 3 feet in length and 2½ feet in width, the ends of which shall be fitted with round wooden stretchers over which the ends of the canvas sling or belt shall be securely sewn, and of two ropes, each of which shall be 9 feet in length and not less than 3½ inches in circumference, which shall be sewn along the length of the canvas band on both its sides and the ends of the ropes spliced together and fitted with an iron eye or thimble at each end. If one rope is used it shall be 18 feet in length and not less than 3½ inches in circumference and shall be arranged in the manner shown in the diagram.
(3) No livestock shall be shipped or landed if, by reason of the inclemency of the weather, the state of the tide or the draught of the ship injury or unnecessary suffering is likely to be caused to the livestock.