We are proposing to amend the Animal Welfare Act regulations regarding transportation of live animals other than marine mammals by removing the current ambient temperature requirements for various stages in the transportation of those animals. We would replace those requirements with a single performance standard under which the animals would be transported under climatic and environmental conditions that are appropriate for their welfare. The regulations currently require that ambient temperatures be maintained within certain ranges during transportation, but animals may be transported at ambient temperatures below the minimum temperatures if their consignor provides a certificate signed by a veterinarian certifying that the animals are acclimated to temperatures lower than the minimum temperature. This proposal would make acclimation certificates for live animals other than marine mammals unnecessary. This proposal replaces a previously published proposed rule, which we are withdrawing as part of this document, that would have required that the acclimation certificate for a dog or cat be signed by the owner of the dog or cat being transported rather than by a veterinarian. This proposal does not address marine mammals due to their unique requirements for care and handling. These changes would remove potentially confusing temperature requirements and acclimation certificate provisions from the regulations governing the transportation of animals other than marine mammals and focus those regulations on ensuring that climatic and environmental conditions are maintained appropriately during transportation of those animals.
Document Subtype:
Proposed rule
Received Date:
January 03 2008, at 07:08 AM Eastern Standard Time
Animal Welfare; Climatic and Environmental Conditions for Transportation of Warmblooded Animals Other Than Marine Mammals
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View AllSubmitter: Mehew, Holly Posted: 01/07/2008 ID: APHIS-2006-0150-0003
Apr 17,2008 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Newenham, Sheila Posted: 01/07/2008 ID: APHIS-2006-0150-0004
Apr 17,2008 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Dunphy, Clyde Posted: 01/07/2008 ID: APHIS-2006-0150-0005
Apr 17,2008 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Hart, Karla Posted: 01/07/2008 ID: APHIS-2006-0150-0007
Apr 17,2008 11:59 PM ET
Submitter: Elzerman, Ashley Posted: 01/07/2008 ID: APHIS-2006-0150-0008
Apr 17,2008 11:59 PM ET
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