2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-150-220

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024

Section 2VAC5-150-220 - Care in transit

During transit it shall be the responsibility of the driver, carrier, or other employee to:

1. Visually observe the birds as frequently as circumstances may dictate but not less than once every four hours during surface and air transit, except that where the animal cargo space is not accessible during flight, the animals shall be observed during loading and unloading and whenever the cargo space is otherwise accessible;

2. Assure that the birds are receiving sufficient air for normal breathing;

3. Assure that the ambient temperature around the birds is between prescribed limits;

4. Assure that additional ventilation is provided if temperatures are above 75°F, unless the well-being of the birds mandates temperature maintenance above this range;

5. Determine whether any of the birds are in obvious physical distress;

6. Provide any needed veterinary care as soon as possible; and

7. Assure that birds not be removed from their primary enclosures unless placed in other primary enclosures or facilities conforming to these recommended standards.

2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-150-220

Derived from VR115-02-13 § 4.5, eff. May 13, 1987.

Statutory Authority

§ 3.2-6501 of the Code of Virginia.