#$%^&*AU2006202260B220121213.pdf#####-15ABSTRACT An animal cleaning apparatus suitable for cleaning animals while they are supported on, and being transported by, a conveyor means. The apparatus is arranged and configured such that it is able to move at least one cleaning device in a first direction substantially parallel to the 5 direction of travel of the conveyor means. Preferably the apparatus is also arranged and configured such that it is also able to move the at least one cleaning device in a second direction substantially at right angles to the direction of travel of the conveyor means. Preferably the apparatus also includes a shroud which is adapted to at least partially contain any matter that is removed from an animal and to prevent the spread of that material to 10 adjacent animals. 190589NZ-CompSpec 0506/PALCI -cr
