Division 2

All facilities used for accomodating animals at F1control posts shall:

1. (a)

   have floor coverings which minimize the risk of slipping and do not cause injury to animals;

2. (b)

   have roofs and adequate side protection to protect the animals from adverse weather conditions;

3. (c)

   have suitable facilities for holding, inspecting, examining where necessary, feeding and watering the animals and storing feedingstuffs;

4. (d)

   taking holding capacity into account, have adequate ventilation and drainage for the species of animal accommodated;

5. (e)

   have natural or artificial lighting at a level sufficient to permit inspection of all animals at any time. If necessary, adequate backup lighting should be available;

6. (f)

   have equipment for tethering animals which need to be tethered. Such tethering shall be carried out in a way which does not cause pain or suffering to the animals and permits them to feed, drink or lie down without difficulty;

7. (g)

   have, in relation to the species concerned, sufficient space for the animals to lie down at the same time and make their way easily to their drinking and feeding points;

8. (h)

   have adequate supplies of bedding material. Such material shall be placed in each enclosure according to the needs of each species or category of animal accommodated;

9. (i)

   be constructed and maintained in such a way as to avoid the animals coming into contact with any sharp or dangerous object or damaged surface which could cause them injury.