Animal Welfare; Climatic Conditions for Transportation of Warmblooded Animals Other Than Marine Mammals

8 organizations filed 9 public comments on Animal Welfare; Climatic Conditions for Transportation of Warmblooded Animals Other Than Marine Mammals, at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. The comment window closed 6676d ago.

Abstract

This docket would 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 live animals other than marine mammals. We would replace those requirements with a performance standard under which the animals would be transported under climatic and environmental conditions that are appropriate for their welfare. The regulations currently prescribe ranges for ambient temperatures, but animals are allowed to 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 required temperature range. This proposal would make acclimation certificates for live animals other than marine mammals unnecessary.

Commenters (8)

• Animal Welfare Institutetrade assoc.

  2 filings · confidence 97%
• American Anti-Vivisection Societytrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• American Society for the Prevention of Cruetly to Animalstrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• National Association for Biomedical Researchtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• New York State Veterinary Medical Societytrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Pet Industry Joint Advisory Counciltrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• The Humane Society of the United Statestrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%
• Utah Veterinary Medical Associationtrade assoc.

  1 filing · confidence 85%