Division 7
United Kingdom
In addition to complying with requirements already laid down in Community rules, lairages must have:
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floors which minimize the risk of slipping and which do not cause injury to animals in contact with them,
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adequate ventilation, taking into account the extremes of temperature and humidity which may be expected. Where mechanical means of ventilation are required, provision must be made for emergency back-up facilities in the event of breakdown,
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artificial lighting at a level sufficient to permit inspection of all animals at any time; if necessary, adequate back-up lighting must be available,
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where necessary, equipment for tethering animals,
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where necessary, adequate supplies of a suitable bedding material for all animals kept in the lairage overnight.