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UNDER THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ACT, 1960
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THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO DRAUGHT AND PACK ANIMALS RULES, 1965.
(As amended up to 9th December, 1968)*
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 38 of the prevention of cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (59 of 1960), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, the same having been previously published as required by sub-section (I) of that section, namely: -
The Prevention of Cruelty to Draught and Pack Animals Rules, 1965
(1). In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires:-
(a). "Large bullock" or "Large Buffalo" respectively means a bullock or buffalo, the weight of which exceeds 350 kilograms;
(b). "Medium Bullock" or "Medium Buffalo" respectively means a bullock or buffalo, the weight of which exceeds 250 kilograms, but does not exceed 350 kilograms;
( c). "Small Bullock" or "Small Buffalo" respectively means a bullock or buffalo, the weight of which does not exceed 250 kilograms;
(d). "Street" includes any way, road, lane, square, ally or passage, w3hether a throughfare or not over which the public have a right of way;
(e). "Vehicle" means a wheeled conveyance of any description, which is capable of being used as such on any street.
(2). For the purposes of clauses (a), (b) and (c) of sub-rule (1), the weight of an animal shall be determined by applying any of the following formulae, namely:-
LengthxGirth^2 in cms/10838 = Weight of animal in kgms. (Or)
9(Length in cms x Girth in cms^2)/1,00,000
3.Maximum loads for draught animals:
(1). No person shall cause any animal specified in column 1 of the table below to draw a vehicle of the kind described in the corresponding entry in column 2 thereof if it carries a load in excess of the weight specified in the corresponding entry in column 3 thereof.
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1. Small bullock or small buffalo
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(a).if fitted with ball bearings -1000 Kilograms (b).if fitted with pneumatic tyres -750 Kilograms
(c).if not fitted with pneumatic tyres -500 Kilograms
2. Medium Bullock or medium buffalo
Two-wheeled vehicle-
a) If fitted with ball bearings
-1400 Kilograms b) If fitted with pneumatic tyres
-1050 Kilograms c) If not fitted with pneumatic tyres
-700 Kilograms
3. Large bullock or large buffalo
Two-wheeled vehicle-
(a).If fitted with ball bearings -1800 Kilograms (b).If fitted with pneumatic tyres -1350 Kilograms
(c).If not fitted with pneumatic tyres -900 Kilograms
4. Horse or mule
Two-wheeled vehicle- a) If fitted with pneumatic tyres -750 Kilograms b) If not fitted with pneumatic tyres
-500 Kilograms
5. Pony
Two-wheeled vehicle- (a).If fitted with pneumatic tyres -600 Kilograms (b) If not fitted with pneumatic tyres
-400 kilograms
6. Camel
Two-wheeled vehicle-
-1000 Kilograms
(2). Where the vehicle to be drawn is a four-wheeled vehicle, weight specified in column 3 of the said table shall, in each case, be read as being one and a quarter times and, if the four-wheeled vehicle is one fitted with pneumatic tyres, as being one a half times, as much as the weight so specified.
(3). Where the vehicle, whether two-wheeled or four-wheeled is to be drawn by two animals of either species referred to in each of the entries in column 1 of the said table, the weight specified in the corresponding entry in column 3 thereof small be read as being twice, and if the vehicle is one fitted with pnumatic tyres, as being two and a half times as much as the weight so specified.
(4). Where the route by which t a vehicle is to be drawn involves an ascent for not less than one kilometer and the gradient is more than three meters in a distance of thirty meters, the weight specified in column 3 of the said table shall, in each case, be read as being one-half of what is so specified.
| Explanation 1: | The weights specified in this rule shall be inclusive or the weight of the vehicle. |
| Explanation 2: | In calculating any weight for the purpose of this rule, fractions shall be disregarded |
No person shall cause any animal specified in column 1 of the table below to carry any load in excess of the weight specified in the corresponding entry in column 2 thereof.
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5. Maximum number of passengers for animal drawn vehicles:
No person in charge of any vehicle drawn by any animal referred to in column 1 of the table under sub-rule (1) or rule 3 shall allow more than four persons, excluding the driven and children below 6 years of age, to ride on the vehicle.
6. General Conditions for use of draught and pack animals:
No person shall use or cause to be used any animal for drawing any vehicle or carrying any load
a.For more than nine hours in a day in the aggregate.
b.For more than five hours continuously without a break for rest for the animal
c.In any area where the temperature exceeds 37 degree C (99 degree F) during the period between 12.00 noon and 3.00 p.m.
No person shall continue to keep or cause to be kept in harness any animal used for the purpose of drawing vehicles, after it is no longer needed for such purpose.
8.Use of Spiked bits prohibited.
No person shall, for the purpose of driving or riding an animal or causing it to draw any vehicle or for otherwise controlling it, use any spiked stick or bit, harness or yoke with spikes, knobs or projections or any other sharp tackle or equipment which causes or is likely to cause bruises, swellings, abrasions or server pain to the animal.
No person shall cause a horse to be saddles in such a way that the harness rests directly on the animals withers without there being sufficient clearance between the arch of the saddle and the withers.
10. Certificates regarding unladen weight of vehicles, etc.:
(1). For the purpose of these rules, the Board may authorize any organization established for the purpose of preventing cruelty to animals or for promoting their welfare to issue to the owner of any vehicle which may be brought before it for examination, a certificate as to its unladen weight, and any certificate so issued may be accepted as evidence of the weight of such vehicle.
(2). Nothing contained in this rule shall be construed as being in derogation of any right conferred by any law for the time being in force authorizing any local authority to determine the unladen weight of any vehicle and to grant the necessary certificate or stamp the vehicle in this behalf.
11. Powers of police officers and other authorized persons:
(1). If any police officer above the rank of a constable or any other person authorized in this behalf by the State Government or by the Board by general or special order has reason to belive that an offence against rule 3 or 4, has been or is being committed in respect of any animal referred to therein, he may, in any case where a weighbridge is available within a reasonable distance require the owner or other person in charge of such animal to take the animal or the vehicle or both to the weighbridge for the purpose of determining the weight of the load which the animal has been or is drawing or carrying.
(2). If the owner or other person in charge of the aforesaid animal refuses to comply with the demand of the police office or other person as so authorised, it shall be lawful for such police officer or other person to take the animal or the vehicle or both to the weight bridge for the purpose aforesaid.
(3). As soon as any weight is determined under this rule, the owner or other person in charge of the said animal shall be given a statement in writing signed by the police officer or the person authorised as aforesaid, as the case may be, as to the weight so determined and any other information relevant for the purpose.
12. Application of rules where local bye-laws etc. exist:
If there is in force in any area to which these rules extend, any rule, regulations or bye-law made under any law for the time being in force by any local authority in respect of any of the matters for which provision is made in these rules, such rule, regulation or bye-law shall, to the extent to which-
1. It contains provision less irksome to the animal than those contained in these rules, prevail,
2. It contains provisions more irksome to the animal than those contained in these rules, be of no effect.
(Notified in the Gazette of India, Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section (ii), vide Government of India, Minister of Food and Agriculture, No. 9-18/62-LD. Dated 23rd March, 1965.)
* [Government of India, Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Community Development & Co-operation(Department of Agriculture), Notification No.34-2/67-LD, III dated the 9th December, 1968.]
THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (LICENSING OF FARRIERS) RULES, 1965.
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (f) of sub-section (2) of section 38 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (59 of 1960), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, the same having been previously published as required by sub-section (1) of that section, namely: -
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Licensing of Farriers) Rules, 1965.
1.Short Title and commencement:
a.)These rules may be called Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Licensing of Farriers) Rules, 1965.
b.)They shall come into force in any State on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, appoint, and different dates may be appointed for different areas of the State.
In These rules, unless the context otherwise requires:-
a.)"Cattle" means buffaloes, bullocks, horses, mules, or donkeys and includes other animals used for draught, pack or carriage purpose, which require shoeing;
b.)"Farrier" means a person who carrier on the business of shoeing cattle;
c.)"License" means a license granted under these rules;
d.)"Licensing authority" means such officer of the veterinary department of the State or a local authority or any organization for the welfare of animals as the State Government may, by general or special order, specify in this behalf.
No person shall, after the commencement of these rules, begin to carry on the business of a farrier, and no person carrying on the business of a farrier at the commencement of these rules, shall, after the expiration of three months from such commencement, continue to carry on such business, expect under a licence.
Every person who-
(i).has completed the age of eighteen years, and
(ii).has undergone any such training in the business of shoeing cattle as may be approved by the licensing authority ; or
(iii).has been carrying on the business of a farrier for not less than two years before the commencement of these rules;
Shall be entitled to a license.
Every person who at the commencement of these rules is carrying on the business of a farrier and who intends to carry on such business after such commencement and every person who intends to begin such business after such commencement shall apply in writing to the licensing authority for a license giving his name, place of residence, place of business. His qualifications for the license and such other particulars as the licensing authority may require.
The licensing authority shall after satisfying himself as to whether the applicant is a fit and proper person to be granted a license and whether he has equipped himself or has made arrangements for equipping himself with proper tools and other implements for the purpose of his business, grant to every applicant who is duly qualified in this behalf a license in the form prescribed in the annexure to these rules.
Explanation:The tools and other implements which a person carrying on or intending to carry on the business of a farrier shall ordinarily have in his possession are the following, namely: -
- Driving hammer with claws.
- Hand hammer.
- Drawing knife.
- Scorcher knife.
- Pincers.
- Buffer.
- Rasp.
- Chisel for cutting bar iron.
- Punch for making nail holes.
- Nails for shoeing.
- Twitch.
- Wooden plank for finishing work.
- Iron anvil.
- Good quality wrought iron for shoes.
7.Term of license and renewal thereof:
(1). A license shall be valid for a period of two years from the date of its grant, but it may be renewed from time to time onj application made by the licensee stating the period from which the license is to be renewed:
Provided that no license shall be renewed for a period exceeding two years at a time.
(2). The renewal of a license shall be made by inscribing, in the columns provided for the purpose in the license, the date of renewal, the date of expiry of the renewed license and the signature of the licensing authority.
If a license is defected, lost or destroyed the licensing authority may after making such inquiry into the matter as he thinks fit, issue a duplicate.
9.Farrier to exercise reasonable care and skill:
Every licensee under these rules shall exercise an reasonable degree of care and skill in the shoeing of cattle.
1). It shall be lawful for the licensing authority to enter the place of business of any licensee during normal working hours for the purpose of inspection; and if, in the opinion of the licensing authority the licensee is unable to exercise a reasonable degree of care and skill in the shoeing of cattle or is not properly equipped for the purpose of his business, he may, after giving the licensee a reasonable opportunity of being heard, cancel the license.
2). A license may also be cancelled if the licensing authority is satisfied, after giving the licensee a reasonable opportunity of being heard that there has been a breach of any of the conditions of the license.
"10A. an appeal shall lie from any order refusing or canceling a license under these rules to such authority as the State Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, specify for the purpose."
11.Issue of fresh license after cancellation:
A person whose license has been cancelled under rule 10 may be granted a fresh license on application made in this behalf if the licensing authority is satisfied that having regard to the circumstances obtaining at the time of such application, there is no reason why the applicant should not be granted a fresh license.
(1). The fees payable on every application for a license shall be one rupee and that on every application for renewal of the license or for a duplicate thereof shall be fifty paise.
(2). Such fees may be paid either in cash or by affixing non-judicial stamps of equivalent value to the application.
The licensing authority shall maintain a register containing full particulars relating to every license.
* Inserted by the licensing of Farriers (Amendment) Rules, 1966 vide Government of India, Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Community Development and co-operation (Department of Agriculture) Notification No. 1913/65-LD, dated the 8th March, 1966.
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CONDITIONS OF LICENSE
(1). This license is valid for two years only from the date of its grant, unless renewed, on application made under rule 7 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Licensing of Farriers) Rules, 1965, within one month before the date of expiry of the original or earlier license.
(2). During the continuance of the license, the licensee shall be bound to produce for inspection during normal workings hours and at his place of business all the tools and other implements in his possession and kept for the purpose of his business if a demand for the production of the same is made by the licensing authority.
(3). Then Licensee shall afford all reasonable facilities for the purpose of enabling the licensing authority to inspect the place of business of the licensee and the manner in which he is carrying on the business.
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*. (Notified in the Gazette of India, Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section (ii) vide Government of India, Ministry of Food & Agriculture No.9-18/62-LD, dated 23rd March 1965).
*. Substituted by the Licensing of Farriers (Amendment0 Rules, 1966
PERFORMING ANIMALS RULES, 1973
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 38 read with section 37 of the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals Act, 1960 (59 to 1960), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely: -
(1). These rules may be called the Performing Animals Rules, 1973.
(2). They shall come into force in any State on such date as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires: -
(a). "Act" means the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
(b). "Performing animal" means any animal which is used at, or for the purpose of any entertainment to which the public are admitted through sale of tickets.
( c). "Prescribed authority" means the State Government or such other authority as the State Government may, by general or special order, specify in this behalf.
(d). "Schedule" means a schedule appended to these rules.
a.) Every application by a person desirous of exhibiting or training any performing animal for registration under the Act shall be in the form and shall contain the particulars set out in the first Schedule.
b). Every such application shall be made to the prescribed authority within whose jurisdiction the application ordinarily resides and, if he has no fixed place of residence, the application shall be made to such authority as the Central Government may by order specify in this behalf.
Every application for registration shall be accompanied by a fee of rupees twenty-five which may be paid either in cash or in such other manner aas may be specified by the prescribed authority.
a). The certificate of registration to be issued by the prescribed authority shall be in the form set out in the Second Schedule.
b). Every registration shall be given a serial number according to the order in which it is made, and the serial number shall be inserted in the certificate of registration issued to the applicant.
Every person to whow a certificate of registration is issued under these rules shall have his name entered in a register, which shall be kept in the form set out in the Third Schedule.
The register kept under these rules shall be open to inspection during office hours on any working day on payment of a fee of two rupees and any person may take extract therefrokm or may require the prescribed authority to issue to him a certified copy of any entry therein on payment of a fee of five rupees.
Every application under Sub-Section (5) of section 23 of the Act for the variation of any particulars entered in the register shall be in the form set out in the Fourth Schedule and when any particulars are varied the existing certificate of registration shall be cancelled and a new certificate issued to the applicant.
Any person whose name is registered under these rules may, on proof by him that the original certificate of registration has been lost or destroyed and on payment of a fee of rupees five, be given a duplicate copy of the certificate of registration which for the purpose of these rules shall have the same effect as the original certificate of registration.
10.Copies of certificates etc. to be sent to the Animal Welfare Board of India:
The prescribed authority shall cause a copy of every certificate of registration or duplicate thereof or a new certificate issued under these rules to be sent to the Animal Welfare Board of India established under the act, as soon as may be after it is issued.
(SEE RULE 3)
Form of Application
I, the undersigned, do hereby apply for registration under the Performing Animal Rules, 1973 and do hereby declare the following particulars to be true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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* The description must be sufficient to give a general idea of what is done by the animals taking part in the performance, and should state the approximate duration of the performance, the number of times for which it is usually to be given in one and the same day, and the number of animals of each kind taking part in the performance. It need not give details which would divulge any professional secret.
(SEE RULE 5)
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Form of application for variation of particulars entered in register.
Application to have the particulars entered in register with respect to the applicant varied.
To
The Prescribed Authority,
Full Name of applicant:
(IN BLOCK LEETERS)
Number and date of certificate of registration .
I return herewith my certificate of registration under the Performing Animal Rules, 1973, and I hereby apply to have the particulars entered in the Register with respect to be varied, as follow and for the reasons given below:
I also request that my existing certificate may be cancelled and a new certificate of registration may be issued to me.
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Note: No fee is payable for the issue of a new certificate of registration.
Notified in Gazette of India, Part II Section 3, Sub-Section (ii), vide Govt. of India, Ministry of Agriculture No. 35-4/72-LD I dated 22nd May 1973
TRANSPORT OF ANIMALS, RULES, 1978.
In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (h) of sub-section (2) of section 38 of the prevention of cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (59 of 1960): the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, the same having been previously published as required by the said Section, namely: -
TRANSPORT OF ANIMALS RULES, 1978.
1.Short Title:
These rules may be called the Transport of Animals, Rules, 1978.
2. Definition:
In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires:
Transport of Dogs and Cats
3. Rules 4 to 14 shall apply to the transport of dogs and cats of all breeds whether by rail, road, inland, waterway, sea or air.
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(a) A valid health certificate by a qualified veterinary surgeon to the effect that the dogs and cats are in a fit condition to travel by rail, road, inland, waterways. Sea or air and are not showing any sign of infectious or contagious disease including rabies, shall accompany each consignment and the certificate shall be in the form specified in Schedule A
(b) in the absence of such a certificate, the carrier shall refuse to accept the consignment for transport.
5. No dog or cat in an advanced stage of pregnancy shall be transported.
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(a) Dogs or cats to be transported in the same container shall be of the same species and breed
(b) Unweaned puppies of kittens shall not be transported with adult dogs or cats other than their dams.
(c ) No female dog or cat in season (cestrus) shall be transported with any male.
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(a) Any dog or cat reported to be vicious or exhibiting a vicious disposition shall be transported individually in a cage, muzzeled and labeled to give warning to the handlers
(b)In extreme cases, the dogs and cats shall be administered with sedative drugs by a qualified verterinary surgeon.
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(1) when dogs and cats are to be transported for long distances:
a.)They shall be fed and given water at least two hours prior to their transport and shall not be packed for transport if they are hungry or thirsty.
b.)They should be exercised as late as possible before dispatch.
c.)They shall be given adequate water for drinking every four hours in summer or every six hours during winter.
d.)They shall be fed once in twelve hours in the case of adult dogs or cats and they shall be fed once in four hours in the case of puppies and kittens in accordance with the instructions of the consignors if any.
e.)Adequate arrangements shall be made for their care and management during the journey.
(2) When the dogs or cats are to be transported by rail involving a journey of more than six hours, an attendent shall accompany the dogs or cats to supply them with food and water on the way and the attendent shall have access to the dogs or cats g for this purpose at all stations and no dog or cat shall be exposed to the direct blast of air during such journey.
9. Where dogs or cats are to be transported for short distance by road in a public vehicle, the following precautions are to be taken namely:-
10. Where dogs or cats are to be transported by air:
11. The size and type of crates for transport of dogs and cats shall confirm as clearly as may be to the size and type specified in schedule B and schedule C respectively.
12. All containers of dogs or cats shall be clearly labeled showing the names address and telephone number (if any) of the consignor.
13. The consignee shall be informed about the train or transport arrival or flight number and its time of arrival in advance.
14. Consignment of dogs or cats to be transported by rail or road shall be booked by the next passenger or main train or bus and should not be detained after accepting the consignment for booking.
Transport of Monkeys
15. Rules 16 to 23 shall apply to the transport of all type of monkeys from the trapping area to the nearest rail-head.
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(a) A valid health certificate by a qualified veterinary surgeon to the effect that the monkeys are in a fit condition to travel from the trapping area to the nearest unit-head and are not showing any sign of infections or contagious disease shall accompany each consignment.
(b). In the absence of such a certificate, the carrier shall refuse to accept the consignment for the transport.
(c ) The certificate shall be in a form specified in schedule D.
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(1) Monkeys from one trapping area shall not be allowed to mix with monkeys from any other trapping area for preventing the dangers of cross-infection.
(2) The time in transit from trapping area shall to the nearest rail-head shall be as short as possible and factors causing stress to monkeys shall be reduced to the minimum.
(3) if the travel time is longer than six hours provision shall be made to feed and to give water to the monkeys en route.
(4) During transit, precautions shall be taken to protect the monkeys from extreme weather conditions and monkeys that die en route shall be removed at the earliest available opportunity.
18. Monkeys that are not completely weaned, that is, under 1.8 kilogram in weight, shall not be transported except when specifically permitted by the Central Government.
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(a). Pregnant and nursing monkeys shall not be transported except when specifically permitted by the Central Government.
(b). Pregnant and nursing monkeys as well as monkeys weighing more than 5 kilograms shall be transported in compartmented cages.
20. All monkeys in the same cage shall be of the same species and of approximately the same weight and size.
21. Monkeys captured within their natural habitat shall be placed in new, sterilized or thoroughly cleaned cages and subsequent transfer, if any, shall also be new, disinfected or thoroughly cleaned cages.
22. monkeys shall be transported from trapping area to the nearest rail-head by the fastest means of transport available and the monkeys shall not be left un-attended at any time during the journey.
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1. (a) Monkeys shall be transported in suitable wooden or bamboo cages, so constructed as not to allow the escape of the monkeys but permit sufficient passage of air ventilation.
(b)No nails, metallic projections or sharp edges shall be exposed on the exterior or in the interior of the cages.
(c).Each cage shall be equipped with appropriate water and feed receptacles which are leak proof and capable of being cleaned and refilled during transit.
2. The floor of the cages shall be made of bamboo reapers and the space between each reaper shall range between 20 mm and 30 mm.
3. To facilitate carriage of these cages, provision may be made for rope loops at the four top ends.
4. the weight of any one loaded cage shall not exceed 45 kilograms.
5. the following two sizes of cages shall be used.
(a). 910 x 760 x 510 mm to contain not more than twelve monkeys, weighing between 1.8 and 3.00 kilograms each or ten monkeys weighting between 3.1 and 5.0 kilograms, each.
(b). 710 x 710 x 510 mm to contain not more than ten monkeys weighting between 1.8 and 3.00 kilograms each or eight monkeys weighting between 3.1 and 5.00 kilograms each.
Provided that wooden cages as specified in Schedule F to these rules may also be used for carrying monkeys from the trapping area to the nearest rail head.
(6). The construction details of two types of cages shall be given in Schedule E.
24. Rules 25 to 32 shall apply to transport of monkeys from a rail head to another rail head or from a rail head to nearest airport.
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(a) loading and unloading shall be carried out quickly and efficiently.
(b).cages shall be stored in such a manner that ventilation is adequate and the monkeys are not exposed to draught and direct heat or cold.
(c). Monkeys found dead shall be removed as quickly as possible for suitable disposal.
26. the transport cages shall be in accordance with specifications given in rule 28.
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(1). Due provision shall be made by the sender for a sufficient supply of food and water for the journey.
(2). In case the journey is over six hours an attendant shall accompany the monkeys to supply them food, water and such other things , on route and he shall have access to the monkeys for feeding, giving water and attention at all stations en route.
(3) the food and water containers shall be checked at least every six hours and refilled, if a necessary.
(4). Monkeys shall not be disturbed during the night hours.
28. Not more than one cage shall be placed over the other and gunny packing shall be placed between two cages, when one is placed over the other.
29. Monkeys shall be brought to the airport sufficiently early.
30. Monkeys shall be provided with food and water immediately before loading on the aircraft.
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(a) The cages shall be clearly labelled showing the name, address and telephone number (if any) of the consignor and the consignee in hold red letters.
(b).The consignee shall be informed about the train in which the consignment of monkeys is being sent and its arrival time in advance.
(c). The consignment of monkeys to be transported shall be booked by the next passenger or main train and should not be detained after the consignment is accepted for booking.
32.
(a). A valid health certificate by a qualified Veterinary Surgeon to the effect that the monkeys are in a fit condition to travel from the nearest rail-head to another rail-head or from a rail-head to the nearest airport and are not showing any signs of infectious or contagious disease shall accompany each consignment.
(b). In the absence of such a certificate, the carrier shall refuse to accept the consignment for transport.
(c). The certificate shall be in a form specified in Schedule D.
33. Rules 34 to 45 shall apply in relation to the transport of monkeys by air.
34. The time in transit shall be as short as possible and factors causing stress to monkeys shall be reduced to the minimum.
35. Monkeys that are not completely weaned, that is, under 1.8 kilograms in weight, shall not be transported except when specificially permitted by the Central Government.
36. Pregnant and nursing monkeys shall not be transported except when specifically permitted by the Central Government. Pregnant and nursing monkeys and monkeys weighing over 5 kilograms shall be transported in specially designed individual cages.
37. All monkeys in the same cage shall be of the same species and of approximately the same weight and size.
38.
(1). In view of the dangers of infection, only monkeys of the same species shall be transported in the same cabin or compartment of the aircraft.
(2). Apparently sick or disabled monkeys exhibiting external injuries or infested with parasites shall not be transported.
(3). Transport of other species of animals, birds, fish food stuff or poisonous materials, such as pesticides and insecticides, in the same cabin or compartment shall not be permitted.
39.
(1). At no time during transit shall the monkeys be left unattended when carried in a freighter aircraft.
(2) At least one attendant shall be present at all times when the aircraft is on the ground.
40.
(1). Monkeys shall be transported in suitable wooden cages, so constructed as not to allow the escape of the monkeys and shall allow sufficient passage of air for ventilation; no nails, metallic projections or sharp edges shall be exposed in the interior or on the exterior of such cages. Each cage shall be equipped with water and food receptacles which shall be leak proof and be capable of being cleaned and refilled during transit. A suitable absorbent material such as saw dust shall be kept in the dropping trays.
(2). The weight of any one loaded cage shall not exceed 45 kilograms in any case.
(3). The following two sizes of cages shall be used:
(a). 460 x 460 x 460 mm to contain not more than ten monkeys weighting from 1.8 to 3.0 kilograms each or four monkeys weighting from 3.1 to 5.0 kilograms each; and
(b). 760 x 530 x 460 mm to contain not more than ten monkeys weighting from 1.8 to 3.0 kilograms each or eight monkeys weighting from 3.1 to 5.0 kilograms each.
(4). The construction details of the two types of cages shall be as given in Schedule F.
(5). The Construction details of the two types of cages used for the transport of pregnant and nursing monkeys shall be as given in Schedule G.
41.
(a). The cages shall be clearly labelled showing the name, address and telephones number (if any) of the consignor and the consignee in bold red letters.
(b). The consignee shall be informed in advance about the flight number of the freighter aircraft in which the consignment of monkeys is being sent and its arrival time.
(c). The consignment of monkeys to be transported shall be booked by the next flight of the freighter aircraft and should not be detained after the consignment is accepted for booking.
42.
(1). A valid health certificate by a qualified veterinary surgeon to the effect that the monkeys are fit to travel by air and are not showing any signs of infectious or contagious disease shall accompany each consignment of monkeys.
(2). In the absence of such a certificate, the carrier shall refuse to accept the consignment for shipment.
(3). The form of certificate under sub-rule (1) be as given in Schedule D.
43.
(1) The air shall be changed not less than twelve times per hour and draughts shall be avoided and there shall be no dead pockets of air.
(2). Except when the monkeys are being fed and given water; they shall travel in semi darkness to make them quieter and less inclined to flight and thus given them better opportunities of resting.
44.The food and water containers shall be checked at every stop and refilled; if necessary, and a sufficient stock of food shall be available on the aircraft and at likely stopping places.
Note : About 85 grams of food per monkey is required daily. Suitable foods are dry cereal grains or gram. It is recommended that whole gram made into biscuits or wheat meal bread should be fed. A minimum of 140-ml. Of water shall be allowed for each monkey per day.
45. An empty cage of the usual dimensions with its sides covered except 50mm at the top to allow for ventilation shall be provided in the freighter aircraft for housing the monkeys which fall sick or are injured during the journey.
Transport of Cattle
46. Rules 47 to 56 shall apply to the transport by rail of cows, bulls, bullocks, buffaloes, yaks and calves. (hereinafter in these rules referred to as cattle).
47.
(a). A valid certificate by a qualified veterinary surgeon to the effect that the cattle are in a fit conditionj to travel by rail or road and are not suffering from any infectious or contagious or parasitic diseases and that thay have been vaccinated against rinderpest and any other infectious or contagious or parasitic diseases, shall accompany each consignment.
(b). In the absence of such a certificate, the carrier shall refuse to accept the consignment for transport.
(c). The certificate shall be in the form specified in Schedule E.
48. Veterinary first-aid equipment shall accompany all batches of cattle.
49.
(a). Each consignment shall bear a label showing in bold red letters the name , address and telephone number (if any) of the consignor and consignee, the number and types of cattle being transported and quantity of rations and food provided.
(b). The consignee shall be informed about the train or vehicle in which the consignment of cattle is being sent and its arrival time in advance.
( c). The consignment of cattle shall be booked by the next train or