Subpart 3D - Transportation Standards, NHPs Flashcards
Carriers and IH must not accept a NHP for transport unless they are provided:
Name, address, telephone number, and telex number (if applicable) of the consignee
Instructions for no food or water of transported NHPs are not acceptable unless directed by who?
AV
The certificate provided to carriers and IH of NHPs must include:
- Consignor’s name and address
- Species of NHP
- Time and date the animal was last fed and watered and specific instructions for the next feedings and waterings for a 24 hour period
- Consignor’s signature and the date and time the certificate was signed.
In what situations can a carrier of IH accept a NHP for transport if their holding area facilities do not meet the requirements for temperature control?
Certificate signed by an AV not more than 10 days before transit certifying that the animals are acclimated to lower temperatures. Even if carrier or IH receives the certificate, the temp the NHP is exposed to must not be lower than the minimum temp specified by the vet and must be reasonably within the professionally accepted range for the species.
The certificate indicating that the NHP has been acclimated to lower temps for transport must include what info?
- Consignor name and address
- Number of NHPs in primary enclosure
- Species
- Statement by the vet that each NHP is acclimated to air temps lower than 50F, but not lower than a minimum temp specified on the certificate
- Vet signature and date it was signed.
Who covers the cost of care after the NHP arrives at the terminal facility and the consignor has failed to be notified or picked up the animal?
Carrier or IH must obligate the consignor to reimburse the carrier or intermediate handler for the cost of return transportation and care.
Can primary enclosures used to transport NHPs be connected or attached to each other?
Yes, but NHPs of different species must not be transported in adjacent or connecting primary enclosures.
What types of door or closures must be on the transport enclosure for a NHP?
Secured with animal-proof devices that prevent accidental opening of the enclosure, including opening by NHPs
If the primary enclosure for transporting NHPs is moveable, where must ventilation openings be located?
Two sides: 16%, located above midline
Four sides: 8%, located above midline
How many NHPs can be transported in the same primary enclosure? What are the exceptions?
Only one.
1. Mother and nursing infant
2. Established male-female pair or female, except that a female in estrus must not be transported with a male
3. Compatible pair of juveniles of the same species that have not reached puberty
How much space must be provided in a primary enclosure for transport of NHPs?
Large enough to allow each animal the space to turn around freely in a normal manner and sit in an upright, hands down position w/o its head touching the top of the enclosure. Certain larger species may be restricted in accordance with professionally accepted standards of care, when greater freedom of movement would be dangerous to the animal, handler, or other persons.
Why type of transport enclosures must be marked with “Live Animals” or “Wild Animals”?
Both those that are and are not permanently affixed to the conveyance
What must ambient temperature be maintained at for surface transport? Air transport?
45F - 85F. At a level that ensures the health and well-being of the species housed, in accordance with generally accepted professional and husbandry practices, at all times a NHP is present.
Where must NHPs be placed in transport relative to predators or natural enemies?
Far enough away so that NHPs cannot touch or see the other animals.
How often must NHPs be offered food and water in transit?
1 year of age or more: Food every 24 hours
Less than 1 year: Food every 12 hours
Water at least every 12 hours
Starts from the time the NHP was last offered food and water before transportation was begun (if facility is using their own transport) or the given on the certificate (if using a carrier or IH)
