These employees would be responsible, but would not necessarily need much experience in handling dangerous animals. Examples involve animals placed under the care and control of a handler without at least two years of experience with the species exhibited, and at least one year of experience handling that type of animal in public contact situations. Situations in which there is only one handler present, or in which day labor or part-time attendants handle the animals, will also be watched closely. Handling Techniques and Procedures Guidelines in this section require that animal handling be expeditious and careful to avoid physical and emotional harm. Certain environmental factors may contribute to physical harm or behavioral stress or may otherwise be inconsistent with the animal s good health and well-being.
Examples are excessive environmental noise and excessive crowding around the animal.
Lifting animals by their limbs, and too frequent or too long interactive sessions, can be detrimental to the animal. Threatening or aggressive postures or movements by other animals or persons may stress the animal. Hot shots, shocking collars, or shocking belts should not be used for training or handling the animals during exhibition. For human safety, it is also important to remember that macaques present a risk of fatal zoonosis transmission and should not be used in situations where public contact is likely. Contingency Plans Section 2.131 requires that animal handling during public exhibition minimize risk to animals and the public.