Federal Register
Vol. 64, No. 41
Wednesday, March 3, 1999
The full Federal Register notice is available via http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fedreg/a990303c.html
SUMMARY: Regulations promulgated under the Animal Welfare Act contain standards for the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of certain animals by dealers, exhibitors, researchers, and other regulated entities. We believe that additional guidance is needed to assist regulated entities in meeting the standards in the regulations as they apply to the handling, care, treatment, and transportation of farm animals used for nonagricultural purposes (primarily research and exhibition). We are considering adopting two existing guides: the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Agricultural Research and Teaching, published by the Federation of American Societies of Food and Animal Science, and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, published by the Institute of Laboratory Animal Resources. The recommendations in these guides represent the most current thinking on appropriate practices for the handling, care, treatment, and transportation of farm animals for nonagricultural purposes.
To obtain a copy of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Write to National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Avenue NW., Lock Box 285, Washington, DC 20055, or call toll-free 1-800-624-6242 or 202-334-3313 in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.
To obtain a copy of the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Agricultural Research and Teaching: Write to Executive Committee, Federation of American Societies of Food Animal Sciences, 111 North Dunlap Avenue, Savoy, IL 61874.
Both guides are also available for inspection in our comment reading room in the USDA South Building and in any Animal Care Regional Office.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Bettye K. Walters, Staff Veterinarian, Animal Care, APHIS, USDA, 4700 River Road Unit 84, Riverdale, MD 20737-1234, tel: (301) 734-7833, or e-mail: Bettye.k.walters@usda.gov
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Ave.
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
Phone: (301) 504-6212
FAX: (301) 504-7125
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