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Animal Transport Purpose: The Animal Transport Guidelines are designed to ensure all animal transport is conducted with the highest level of safety and reduction in stress. Planning for animal transport must consider appropriate animal containment, appropriate transport vehicle, environmental conditions, animal needs such as; food, water, medical treatment/monitoring, transit time, and infectious diseases. All transport plans must be approved by the lead ASPCA Field Staff and lead medical professional. These guidelines apply to all transport conducted by or on behalf of the ASPCA. Animal containment Animal containment must be appropriate for species and size of animal to reduce risk of injury and escape. Animal should have sufficient space to stand up, lie down and turn around. All efforts should be made to house animals in individual containers, except for female with offspring, or when there is a behavioral benefit. In cases when animals are cohoused during transport both animals should have enough space to stand up, lie down and turn around. All containers must be securely positioned once in transport vehicle. Each animal container should be labeled with the animal’s unique identification number. The animal should have a collar marked with their ID number in case of escape from container. Transport vehicle The transport vehicle must not increase likelihood of injury or stress and must be free of internal hazards. Transport should have e-tracks, tie-downs, or other types of mechanisms to secure crates. If the transport vehicle has a running generator, the generator must be outside the animal confinement area so the exhaust does not flow into the animal area. Forced ventilation is required. Air quality must be monitored every 2 hours. It is recommended to have an air quality monitor in the animal area. Inboard camera system to visualize confinement area is recommended. An animal handler in addition to the driver is strongly recommended. Environmental Conditions All efforts should be taken to protect animals from temperature extremes respective to the species. Animals must have adequate ventilation throughout entire duration of transport. Animals must be monitored for signs of stress. Non-medical solutions should be attempted first by identifying the source of stress and trying to reduce it. If the animals 1 Animal Transport stress level becomes unsafe, the animal handler will contact the Medical Director immediately. Animal needs Under some circumstances, food and water may be provided. The ASPCA team leader and lead medical professional will indicate in which instances feeding and watering is appropriate. If medical treatment or monitoring is required during transport, the lead medical professional will provide medical plans and supplies. The lead medical professional must ensure driver and/or transport assistants are capable of executing medical plans. Transit Every effort should be made to reduce the transit time. Driver or transport assistant must remain with the animals at all times. If only one individual is transporting, reasonable bathroom and food breaks are permitted. Animal containers must be cleaned every 24 hours of travel time. Animals must be given one walk for every 24 hours if appropriate for that species. Infectious disease control Appropriate measures should be taken to reduce the spread of infectious diseases. Use disinfected containers for transport operations. Disinfect containers when transport is complete. Position containers in a manner that reduces risk of disease transmission. Avoid facing container doors towards each other. Appropriate measures should be taken to isolate sick animals wherever possible, especially away from pregnant animals or female with offspring. Provide appropriate personal protection equipment for driver and any transport assistant such as gloves, gowns and booties. Approval ASPCA Operations Lead must approve transport plan. Lead must ensure driver has appropriate information and documentation: destination, contacts, transport manifest, medical plans, health/rabies certificate (if traveling across state lines). The Lead Medical Professional (LMP) must approve transport plan and animals for transport. In cases where sedation is required, the LMP will administer the most appropriate sedation protocol and ensure that the animal is monitored and recovered. The LMP is also responsible for creating any treatment or monitoring plans required during travel. 2