Primary enclosures.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 9

Primary enclosures for nonhuman primates must meet the following minimum requirements: (a) (2) Primary enclosures must be constructed and maintained so that they: (i) Have no sharp points or edges that could injure the nonhuman primates; (ii) Protect the nonhuman primates from injury; (iii) Contain the nonhuman primates securely and prevent accidental opening of the enclosure, including opening by the animal; (iv) Keep other unwanted animals from entering the enclosure or having physical contact with the nonhuman primates; (v) Enable the nonhuman primates to remain dry and clean; (vi) Provide shelter and protection from extreme temperatures and weather conditions that may be uncomfortable or hazardous to the species of nonhuman primate contained; (vii) Provide sufficient shade to shelter all the nonhuman primates housed in the primary enclosure at one time; (viii) Provide the nonhuman primates with easy and convenient access to clean food and water; (ix) Enable all surfaces in contact with nonhuman primates to be readily cleaned and sanitized in accordance with § 3.84(b)(3) of this subpart, or replaced when worn or soiled; (x) Have floors that are constructed in a manner that protects the nonhuman primates from injuring themselves; and (xi) Provide sufficient space for the nonhuman primates to make normal postural adjustments with freedom of movement. (b) (1) The minimum space that must be provided to (2) Dealers. exhibitors, and research facilities, including Federal researc

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 9:§ 3.80