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Appendix A: Summary of the Animal Welfare Act Regulations Pertaining to Transportation
Appendix A: Summary of the Animal Welfare Act Regulations Pertaining to Transportation
Pages 97-116
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The first and second cover regulations that pertain to the transportation of dogs and cats and of nonhuman primates, respectively. The third section covers AWA regulations that pertain to the transportation of guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, and animals defined as other animals by the US Department of Agriculture.
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12. Projecting rims must be on the exterior of walls that contain ventila tion openings and provide a minimal air circulation space of 0.75 in.
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One-third of surface area of openings must be in upper half of enclosure. Option B: Three ventilation openings Total surface area of openings on opposing walls is at least 8% of those walls' total surface area.
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14. If the enclosure is permanently affixed to the conveyance so that there is only a front ventilation opening, the opening cannot be blocked, must open directly to an unobstructed aisle, must be at least 90% of the total surface area of the front wall, and must be covered with bars, wire mesh, or smooth expanded metal that has air spaces.
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2. For surface transportation only, the operator of the conveyance may hold documents.
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2. Carriers and handlers cannot accept an animal for transportation unless the enclosure meets the requirements described above, the enclosure is free of obvious defects, the appropriate written certifica tions listed above are attached to the enclosure, and the carriers' holding area meets the minimal temperature requirements described below under "Terminal Facilities" unless the animal is accompanied by a certificate of acclimation (see "Documentation" above)
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Care in Transit 1. During surface transportation, the operator of the conveyance must observe the animals at least once every 4 hr to ensure sufficient air and acceptable ambient temperatures.
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8. Ventilation openings should be covered with bars, wire mesh, or smooth expanded metal having air spaces.
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14. Projecting rims must be on the exterior of walls that contain ventila tion openings and provide a minimal air circulation space of 0.75 in.
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16. If the enclosure is permanently affixed to the conveyance so that there is only a front ventilation opening, this opening cannot be blocked, must open directly to an unobstructed aisle, must be at least 90% of the total surface area of the front wall, and must be covered with bars, wire mesh, or smooth expanded metal having air spaces.
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2. Carriers and handlers cannot accept an animal for transportation unless the enclosure meets the requirements described above, the enclosure is free of obvious defects, the appropriate written certifica tions listed above are attached to the enclosure, and the carriers' holding areas meet the minimal temperature requirements described below under "Terminal Facilities" unless the animal is accompanied by a certificate of acclimation (see "Documentation" above)
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3. Transporting devices must be covered when the temperature falls below 45°F; the animal cannot be exposed to temperatures below 45°F for more than 45 min unless it is accompanied by a certificate of accli mation; temperature is measured from a point not more than 3 ft from the outside of the enclosure and halfway up the side of the enclosure.
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During surface transportation, the operator of the conveyance must observe the animals at least once every 4 hr to ensure sufficient air and acceptable ambient temperatures. If an animal is in obvious physi cal distress, the operator must obtain appropriate veterinary care at the closest available facility.
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11. The interior height and space per animal of each enclosure must comply with the following minimal standards for guinea pigs and hamsters (there are no minimal requirements for rabbits and other animals)
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APPENDIX A 111 Guinea Pigs Weight Minimal Interior Height of Enclosure <500 g 15.2 cm >500 g 17.8 cm Weight Minimal Enclosure Space per Animal <350 g 193.6 cm2 350 to 600 g 290.3 cm2 >600 g 354.8 cm2 Hamsters Minimal Interior Height of Enclosure Dwarf Hamsters 12.7 cm All Other Hamsters 15.2 cm Minimal Enclosure Space per Animal Age Dwarf Hamsters All Other Hamsters Weaning-5 weeks 32.2 cm2 45.2 cm2 5 to 10 weeks 48.3 cm2 71.0 cm2 >10 weeks 58.1 cm2 96.8 cm2 12. The size and arrangement of ventilations openings must comply with one of the following options: Option A: Two ventilation openings Surface area of each opening is at least 16% of surface area of that wall.
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13. If the enclosure is permanently affixed to the conveyance so that there is only a front ventilation opening, this opening cannot be blocked, must open directly to an unobstructed aisle, must be at least 90% of the total surface area of the front wall, and must be covered with bars, wire mesh, or smooth expanded metal.
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2. Carriers and handlers cannot accept an animal for transportation unless the enclosure meets the requirements described above or the consignor furnishes the carrier with a certificate stating that the enclo sure complies with the standards set forth in the AWA, the enclosure is free from obvious defects, the appropriate written certifications listed above are attached to the enclosure, and the carriers' holding
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3. Transporting devices must be covered when the temperature falls below 50°F; the animal cannot be exposed to temperatures below 45°F for more than 45 min.
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2. During air transportation, animals must be observed at least once every 4 hr unless the cargo area is not accessible during flight, in which case animals must be observed whenever they are loaded and unloaded to ensure sufficient air and acceptable ambient tempera tures.
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