AWA - Part 3, Standards, Other Warmblooded Animals

Question 1

With regards to indoor housing facilities, what is the ambient temperature requirement?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What is the minimum height requirement for the perimeter fence surrounding an outdoor housing facility containing “potentially dangerous animals”?

Answer 2

8 feet

Question 3

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?

Answer 3

6 feet

Question 4

What is the minimum distance between the perimeter fence and the primary enclosure?

Answer 4

3 feet

Question 5

What is the minimum height requirement for the perimeter fence surrounding nonhuman primates contained in an outdoor housing facility?

Answer 5

6 feet

Question 6

What is the minimum height requirement for the perimeter fence surrounding nonhuman primates contained in an outdoor housing facility?

Answer 6

• 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

Question 7

How often shall the animals be fed?

Answer 7

At least daily

Question 8

How are space requirements calculated?

Answer 8

Each animal must be able to make normal postural and social adjustments with adequate freedom of movement

Question 9

How often do enclosures have to be cleaned?

Answer 9

As often as necessary

Question 10

What is the maximum time that a carrier may accept an animal for transportation prior to scheduled departure?

Answer 10

6 hours

Question 11

What information is required on the transportation certificate?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What is the temperature range for shipping animals?

Answer 12

45-85 degrees F

Question 13

What if a transporter cannot maintain the animals within the above temperature range during shipment?

Answer 13

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.

Question 14

Once a shipment has arrived, how often must the transporter attempt to contact the consignee for retrieval of the animals?

Answer 14

every 6 hours

Question 15

What is the transportation stipulation regarding shipping prepubertal animals?

Answer 15

They may not be transported in the same primary enclosure with adults other than their dams

Question 16

How must a shipping container be identified on the exterior?

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

How often must an animal be checked on while in transit?

Answer 17

every 4 hours

Question 18

How many hours before transport must an animal been offered food? Water?

Answer 18

There is no time limit reported for food, but water must have been offered within four hours of being transported

Question 19

How often in transport must an animal be fed and watered?

Answer 19

An animal must be fed every 24 hours and watered every 12 hours.

Question 20

How much food and water must accompany each shipment?

Answer 20

Enough for 24 hours

Question 21

Where are the feeding and watering instructions to be kept while the animal is in transport?

Answer 21

The instructions must be written and attached to the primary transport enclosure

Question 22

What are the exceptions to the transportation feeding requirements?

Answer 22

Hibernation, veterinary treatment, normal fasts, or other professionally accepted practices

Question 23

What are the options for flooring in transportation primary enclosures?

Answer 23

The floor must be solid and contain clean litter

Question 24

In evaluating the ambient temperature in holding/shipping areas, where is the temperature measured?

Answer 24

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

Question 25

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?

Answer 25

The temperature may not exceed 75 degrees for greater than four hours, and auxiliary ventilation must be provided

Question 26

What is the minimum depth of a projecting rim on the exterior of a transportation primary enclosure?

Answer 26

0.75 inches

Question 27

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?

Answer 27

16 percent and 8 percent of the total surface area of each wall respectively

Question 28

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?

Answer 28

One third (33%) for each