Licensing requirements shall apply for each species and include:
(1) | Updated records, which will include an animal register, health and animal welfare plans, medicine register, movement register, and other documented proof of licencing requirements. |
(2) | Appropriately trained and/or experienced staff. |
(a) | be individually identified |
(b) | be kept in well maintained, hygienic and appropriate accommodation with: |
(i) | an approved site plan for the primary and secondary facilities; |
(ii) | fencing and access control; |
(c) | have adequate space with suitable surface ; |
(d) | have a suitably stimulating environment to enhance the animals’ wellbeing (environmental enrichment), |
(e) | have access to adequate feed and to water at all times; |
(f) | have access to suitable shelter ; |
(g) | should be trained and handled using appropriate humane methods. |
(a) | be free of hazards that could harm the animals; |
(b) | have applicable pest control program; |
(c) | have appropriate feed storage; |
(d) | make provision for isolation and handling of sick and vulnerable animals; |
(e) | have a veterinarian responsible for the healthcare of the animals; |
(g) | have a handler available at all times |
(h) | have appropriate transportation methods and equipment |