Section 30079 - Animal Health and Husbandry Standards(a) Food. (1) The food shall be free from contamination, wholesome, and of sufficient quality and nutritive value to meet the known normal daily requirements for the condition and size of the animal.(2) Food, and food receptacles if used, shall be accessible to all animals and shall be placed so as to minimize contamination by excreta. Food receptacles, except self feeders, shall be kept clean and sanitized at least once a week.(b) Watering. (1) All watering receptacles shall be kept clean and shall be sanitized at least once a week.(2) Automatic watering devices shall be maintained in accordance with good husbandry practices. They shall be sanitized when occupancy in the primary enclosure is changed and at the end of quarantine period.(c) Sanitation. (1) Cleaning of Primary Enclosures. Excreta shall be removed from the primary enclosures at least daily, or as often as necessary to prevent contamination of the animals contained therein and to reduce disease hazards and odors. When hosing or flushing methods are used for this purpose, measures shall be taken to prevent animals confined in such enclosures from being wetted or contaminated involuntarily.(2) Sanitization of Primary Enclosures. (A) Prior to the introduction of animals into primary enclosures previously occupied by other animals, such enclosures shall be sanitized in the manner provided in subparagraph (c)(3) of this subdivision.(B) Primary enclosures shall be sanitized often enough to prevent an accumulation of debris or excreta, or a disease hazard: Provided, however, that such enclosures shall be sanitized at least once every two weeks in the manner provided in subparagraph (c)(3) of this subdivision.(3) Sanitizing Procedures. Cages, rooms, vehicles and hard surfaced pens or runs shall be sanitized either by washing them with hot water (180 F.) and soap or detergent, as in a mechanical cage washer, or by washing all soiled surfaces with a detergent solution followed by a safe and effective disinfectant, or by cleaning all soiled surfaces with live steam.(d) Housekeeping. Premises (buildings and grounds) shall be kept clean and in good repair in order to protect the animals from injury and to facilitate the prescribed husbandry practices set forth in this section. Premises shall remain free of accumulations of trash.(e) Pest Control. An effective program for the control of insects, ectoparasites, and avian and mammalian pests shall be established and maintained.(f) Employees. A sufficient number of employees shall be utilized to maintain the prescribed level of husbandry practices set forth herein. Persons well trained and competent in retrieving, restraining and releasing animals in a humane manner for testing and examination procedures during quarantine must be provided. Such practices shall be carried out by or under the supervision of an animal caretaker who has a background in animal husbandry or care. Proper safeguards and precautions shall be practiced by employees so as not to endanger themselves, other persons, or animals. Outer work clothing, gloves, boots, etc., used in caring for animals in quarantine shall not be worn outside the quarantine area.(g) Classification and Separation. (1) Animals housed in the same primary enclosure shall be maintained in compatible groups and shall not be housed in the same primary enclosure with other animal species.(2) Animals entering quarantine on different dates shall not be housed in the same room, unless the quarantine periods commence with the date of the last animal(s) admitted to the room (See Section 30081).(h) Veterinary Care. (1) Programs of disease control and prevention, euthanasia, and adequate veterinary care shall be established and maintained under the supervision and assistance of a veterinarian.(2) Each animal shall be observed daily by the animal caretaker in charge or by someone working under his direct supervision. Sick or diseased, injured, lame, or blind animals shall be provided with veterinary care or humanely disposed of unless such action is inconsistent with the purposes for which the animals are being imported.(i) Vehicles. (1) Vehicles used in transporting animals shall be mechanically sound and equipped to provide fresh air to all animals being transported, without injurious drafts. The vehicles shall contain the animals and restrict the entry of other animals and unauthorized persons.(2) The ability to view the interior of the cargo space is necessary to observe any animals that may have escaped from their primary enclosures.(3) The interior of the animal cargo space shall be kept clean.(4) The animal cargo space and all primary enclosures used in transport shall be cleaned and sanitized in the manner provided in subsection (c)(3) of this section after each shipment has been transported from the point of arrival to the quarantine facility. Animals entering quarantine and those having completed the quarantine shall not be transported concurrently in the same vehicle.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 30079
1. New NOTE filed 12-26-84 (Register 84, No. 52). Note: Authority cited: Sections 208 and 25990.5, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25990.5, 25994 and 25994.3, Health and Safety Code.
1. New NOTE filed 12-26-84 (Register 84, No. 52).