Handling of animals.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 9

(a) All licensees who maintain wild or exotic animals must demonstrate adequate experience and knowledge of the species they maintain. (b)(1) Handling of all animals shall be done as expeditiously and carefully as possible in a manner that does not cause trauma, overheating, excessive cooling, behavioral stress, physical harm, or unnecessary discomfort. (2)(i) Physical abuse shall not be used to train, work, or otherwise handle animals. (ii) Deprivation of food or water shall not be used to train, work, or otherwise handle animals; (c)(1) During public exhibition, any animal must be handled so there is minimal risk of harm to the animal and to the public, with sufficient distance and/or barriers between the animal and the general viewing public so as to assure the safety of animals and the public. (2) Performing animals shall be allowed a rest period between performances at least equal to the time for one performance. (3) Young or immature animals shall not be exposed to rough or excessive public handling or exhibited for periods of time which would be detrimental to their health or well-being. (4) Drugs, such as tranquilizers, shall not be used to facilitate, allow, or provide for public handling of the animals. (d)(1) Animals shall be exhibited only for periods of time and under conditions consistent with their good health and well-being. (2) A responsible, knowledgeable, and readily identifiable employee or attendant must be present at all times during periods of public co

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 9:§ 2.131