AWA - Part 3, Standards, Other Warmblooded Animals Flashcards
With regards to indoor housing facilities, what is the ambient temperature requirement?
There is no stipulated temperature range, such as in dogs and cats. Rather the ambient temperature “shall not be allowed to fall below nor rise above temperatures compatible with the health and comfort of the animal
What is the minimum height requirement for the perimeter fence surrounding an outdoor housing facility containing “potentially dangerous animals”?
8 feet
What is the minimum height requirement for the perimeter fence surrounding an outdoor housing facility containing all other animals not included in the “potentially dangerous animals” category?
6 feet
What is the minimum distance between the perimeter fence and the primary enclosure?
3 feet
What is the minimum height requirement for the perimeter fence surrounding nonhuman primates contained in an outdoor housing facility?
6 feet
What is the minimum height requirement for the perimeter fence surrounding nonhuman primates contained in an outdoor housing facility?
- Where the outside walls of the primary enclosure are made of sturdy, durable material and are high enough to restrict unauthorized entry/exit and the administrator gives written approval
- There is an effective natural barrier in place and the administrator gives written approval
- Alternative security measures are in place and written approval is given by the administrator
- Farm animals are housed with effective and customary containment measures in place
How often shall the animals be fed?
At least daily
How are space requirements calculated?
Each animal must be able to make normal postural and social adjustments with adequate freedom of movement
How often do enclosures have to be cleaned?
As often as necessary
What is the maximum time that a carrier may accept an animal for transportation prior to scheduled departure?
6 hours
What information is required on the transportation certificate?
The name and address of the consignor
The number of animals in the primary enclosures
A certifying statement as to the integrity of the primary enclosures
Signature of the consignor and date
What is the temperature range for shipping animals?
45-85 degrees F
What if a transporter cannot maintain the animals within the above temperature range during shipment?
A certificate must accompany the shipment which certifies that the animals are acclimated to temperatures below 45 degrees. The certificate must be given by a USDA accredited veterinarian who examined the animals not more than ten days prior to transportation.
Once a shipment has arrived, how often must the transporter attempt to contact the consignee for retrieval of the animals?
every 6 hours
What is the transportation stipulation regarding shipping prepubertal animals?
They may not be transported in the same primary enclosure with adults other than their dams
How must a shipping container be identified on the exterior?
Either “Live Animal” or “Wild animal” in letters not less than one inch (2.5 centimeters) in height and arrows indicating the correct upright position of the container.
How often must an animal be checked on while in transit?
every 4 hours
How many hours before transport must an animal been offered food? Water?
There is no time limit reported for food, but water must have been offered within four hours of being transported
How often in transport must an animal be fed and watered?
An animal must be fed every 24 hours and watered every 12 hours.
How much food and water must accompany each shipment?
Enough for 24 hours
Where are the feeding and watering instructions to be kept while the animal is in transport?
The instructions must be written and attached to the primary transport enclosure
What are the exceptions to the transportation feeding requirements?
Hibernation, veterinary treatment, normal fasts, or other professionally accepted practices
What are the options for flooring in transportation primary enclosures?
The floor must be solid and contain clean litter
In evaluating the ambient temperature in holding/shipping areas, where is the temperature measured?
Measured outside the primary enclosure within a distance of three feet from any one of the external walls of the primary enclosure and on a level parallel to the bottom of the primary enclosure at a point which approximates half the distance between the top and bottom of the primary enclosure
What is the time limit that the ambient temperature may exceed 75 degrees while shipping? What must be done if the temperature exceeds 75 degrees?
The temperature may not exceed 75 degrees for greater than four hours, and auxiliary ventilation must be provided
What is the minimum depth of a projecting rim on the exterior of a transportation primary enclosure?
0.75 inches
If a primary enclosure used for transportation has ventilation openings on two walls, what is the minimum surface area of the ventilation openings? What if all four walls have ventilation openings?
16 percent and 8 percent of the total surface area of each wall respectively
What is the minimum percentage area on the upper half of the transportation enclosure that is required for ventilation openings? What about the lower half?
One third (33%) for each
