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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 6 - BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS FOR DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES › Subchapter 1 - BIOLOGICAL LICENSING › Section 2:6-1.4 - Use of biological products, diagnostic biologics and prophylactic biologics

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(a) Only U.S.D.A. licensed biological products or those biological products authorized in accordance with 2:6-1.2 or 1.3 shall be used in New Jersey.
(b) The use of biologic products is subject to the following restrictions:
1. Brucella Abortus and contagious ecthyma vaccines shall be administered only by accredited veterinarians; and
2. Diagnostic biologics for the following diseases are limited to use by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health only, unless specific written permission is granted by the Director, for in vitro diagnosis of:
i. Anaplasmosis;
ii. Avian Influenza;
iii. Brucellosis;
iv. Equine Infectious Anemia;
v. Equine Viral Arteritis;
vi. Paratuberculosis (Johne's Disease);
vii. Pseudorabies; or
viii. Pullorum.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 6 - BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS FOR DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC PURPOSES › Subchapter 1 - BIOLOGICAL LICENSING › Section 2:6-1.5 - Revocation of license or permission to distribute or use

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(a) A license or permission to distribute or use any biological product may be revoked by the Director when there has been a violation of State or Federal laws, rules or regulations, or where the public health, welfare or safety shall warrant such revocation, subject to notice and opportunity to be heard.
(b) Any hearing to be conducted under this section shall be so conducted pursuant to 2:1-3.4 and the Administrative Procedure Act, 52:14B-1 et seq. and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Rules, N.J.A.C. 1:1.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 2:8-1.1 - Purpose

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(a) These rules establish minimum humane standards for the raising, keeping, care, treatment, marketing, and sale of domestic livestock and procedures for the enforcement of those standards, pursuant to the direction of 4:22-16.1. For purposes of these rules, an animal's status or well-being shall be determined based on a holistic evaluation of the animal.
(b) It shall be presumed that the raising, keeping, care, treatment, marketing and sale of domestic livestock for purposes that include, but are not limited to, their use for food, fiber or service, in accordance with these standards, does not constitute cruelty to or inhumane care and treatment of domestic livestock in violation of 4:22-15 et seq.
1. The specific husbandry practices identified in and performed in accordance with this chapter, have been determined by the Department to meet the standards of humane treatment of domestic livestock and qualify for the presumption.
2. For husbandry practices not specifically identified in this chapter that do not qualify for the presumption but may be found to be humane, based upon techniques for necessary livestock management and producers included in the following science-based sources or other sources, which may be shown to incorporate similar science-based standards:
i. The Handbook of Livestock Management, Battaglia, fourth edition, 2007. A copy of this document is on file in the Director's Office, Division of Animal Health, New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Health and Agriculture Building, John Fitch Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey 08625;
ii. The Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching, Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) third edition (2010),
http://www.fass.org/docs/agguide3rd/Ag_Guide_3rd_ed.pdf
;
iii. American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines on Euthanasia (June 2007), available at
http://www.avma.org/issues/animal_welfare/euthanasia.pdf
;
iv. The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) equine welfare, available at
http://www.aaep.org/equine_welfare.htm
;
v. The Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, New Brunswick, New Jersey, available at
http://sebs.rutgers.edu/
; and
vi. The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, available at
http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/category.asp?cat=2
.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 2:8-1.3 - General provisions

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(a) The permanent identification of individual animals may be performed by a knowledgeable individual by wing-banding, leg-banding, ear-notching, ear tattooing, electronic transponders and branding as recommended in the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching, Federation of Animal Science Societies, third edition, 2010 and described in Handbook of Livestock Management, Battaglia, fourth edition, 2007, which are adopted and incorporated by reference. Identification of animals by group, cage or pen may be permitted.
(b) Animal waste management shall be performed pursuant to the NJDA's animal waste management rules, N.J.A.C. 2:91 or the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation rule, 7:14A-2.1 3.
(c) Fencing materials should be selected to contain an area while minimizing potential injury based on the number, age and temperament of the animals on the premises and the amount of land fenced.
(d) Restraint of livestock and poultry may be performed by a knowledgeable individual as taught at Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Science in Livestock Production and Management; at Centenary College; at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in Behavior, Husbandry and Diagnostic Techniques; and as described in the Handbook of Livestock Management, Battaglia, fourth edition, 2007, which restraints as taught and which Handbook are adopted and incorporated by reference.
(e) Castration may be performed by a knowledgeable individual as recommended in the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching, Federation of Animal Science Societies, third edition, 2010 and described in the Handbook of Livestock Management, Battaglia, fourth edition, 2007, which recommendations and descriptions are adopted and incorporated by reference.
(f) Disbudding and dehorning may be performed by a knowledgeable individual as recommended in the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching, Federation of Animal Science Societies, third edition, 2010 and described in the Handbook of Livestock Management, Battaglia, fourth edition, 2007, which recommendations and descriptions are adopted and incorporated by reference.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 2 - STANDARDS FOR CATTLE › Section 2:8-2.1 - General provisions

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(a) This subchapter establishes humane standards for the humane raising, treatment, care, marketing, and sale of cattle, pursuant to the authority accorded by 4:22-16.1.
1. All determinations as to whether these humane standards for cattle have been met shall take into account age, breed, type, physiologic condition, size, production level/stage of development of the animal, the daily maintenance requirements necessary for the particular animal, and environmental conditions.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 2 - STANDARDS FOR CATTLE › Section 2:8-2.3 - Watering

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(a) Each animal shall be assessed individually for purposes of determining compliance with the humane standards for cattle set forth in this section. Compliance with these standards shall not be determined by averaging the treatment or condition in a herd or group of animals.
1. Each animal shall have daily access to water in sufficient quantity and quality to satisfy the animal's physiologic needs as evidenced by the animal's hydration status.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 2 - STANDARDS FOR CATTLE › Section 2:8-2.4 - Keeping

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(a) The animal's environment must provide relief from the elements, such as excessive wind, excessive temperature and excessive precipitation, that result in hyperthermia or hypothermia detrimental to the animal's health.
(b) Relief under (a) above can be accomplished with natural features of the environment including, but not limited to, trees, land windbreaks, overhangs, or other natural weather barriers or constructed shelters.
(c) Where constructed shelters are provided, they shall:
1. Be of sufficient size to provide adequate space for each animal seeking shelter within to stand, lie down, rest, get up, and move its head freely;
2. Be structurally sound;
3. Have a safe interior surface, reasonably free of injurious matter;
4. Shall provide an environment that supports cattle health;
5. Have natural or mechanical ventilation to provide air quality and maintain an environment suitable for the animals;
6. In the case of calf hutches, where used, be large enough to allow calves to rest on bedding material; and
7. Be maintained at a level of repair such that they continue to fulfill the requirements of (c)1 through 6 above.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 2 - STANDARDS FOR CATTLE › Section 2:8-2.5 - Marketing and sale

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(a) The driver of the transport vehicle, and/or any person who is present in the vehicle for purposes of transporting the cattle, shall be responsible for the welfare of the animals at all times during transport.
(b) Cattle transported for any purpose must be handled (loaded and off-loaded) and transported in a manner that minimizes injury, illness and death.
1. During loading and unloading, the cattle owner or owner's agent, if present, is responsible for handling the cattle.
2. If the animals' owner or owner's agent is absent, the driver of the transport vehicle, and/or any person who is present in the vehicle for purposes of transporting the cattle, shall be responsible for the welfare of the animals during handling.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 2 - STANDARDS FOR CATTLE › Section 2:8-2.6 - Care and treatment

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(a) Sick or injured cattle shall be promptly treated or humanely euthanized.
1. The NJDA adopts and incorporates by reference the acceptable methods of euthanasia as set forth in the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines on Euthanasia (June 2007), available at
http://www.avma.org/issues/animal_welfare/euthanasia.pdf
.
2. Non-ambulatory disabled cattle and other animals unable to move, as defined in 9 C.F.R. §
											301.2:
i. Shall be separated from normal ambulatory cattle, at all times including during transport, so that the normal ambulatory cattle do not injure the disabled cattle;
ii. Shall not be dragged while conscious, except when necessary to provide life-saving treatment, although cattle in a state equivalent with one of surgical anesthesia may be dragged;
iii. Disabled cattle must be moved as safely as possible, in order to minimize injury to the animal and handler;
iv. Shall be provided with appropriate medical care if they can reasonably be expected to survive and the owner chooses to attempt treatment;
v. Shall be handled humanely at all times even if they are to be slaughtered or euthanized, so as not to cause unnecessary pain and injury, and disposed of property; and
vi. Shall not be transported to a livestock market.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 2 - STANDARDS FOR CATTLE › Section 2:8-2.7 - Exceptions

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(a) Exceptions to the standards set forth in this subchapter may be made for cattle provided the practices meet one or more of the following conditions:
1. Cattle are under the direct care of a veterinarian who can provide a medically supportable written explanation for the conditions;
2. Cattle may be confined in a vehicle or vessel for up to 28 consecutive hours without unloading for feeding and watering, in accordance with 49 U.S.C. §
											80502.
i. For purposes of determining this period of confinement, time spent in loading and unloading is not included; and/or
3. Nothing herein shall prohibit the confinement of cattle in holding cages or pens where feed may be withheld for up to 24 hours in accordance with 9 C.F.R. §
											313.2.
i. For purposes of determining this period of confinement, time spent in a vehicle or vessel shall not be included.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 3 - STANDARDS FOR HORSES › Section 2:8-3.1 - General provisions

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(a) This subchapter establishes standards for the humane raising, treatment, care, marketing, and sale of horses, pursuant to the authority accorded by N.J.S.A. 2:44-16.1.
1. All determinations as to whether the standards for horses have been met shall take into account the age, breed, type, physiologic condition, size, production level/stage of development of the animal, the daily maintenance requirements necessary for that particular animal, and environmental conditions.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 3 - STANDARDS FOR HORSES › Section 2:8-3.2 - Feeding

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(a) Each horse shall be assessed individually for purposes of determining compliance with the standards for feeding set forth in this section. Compliance with these standards shall not be determined by averaging the treatment or condition in a herd or group of horses.
1. Each horse must have daily access to sufficient and nutritious feed to allow for growth and maintenance of an adequate body condition, as determined pursuant to the criteria in (a)2 and 3 below.
2. Body condition can be measured using one of the following methods:
i. By direct measurement using a weight scale, when available, or by indirect measurement using a weight tape, when available; or
ii. The NJDA adopts and incorporates by reference the BCS method (hereinafter referred to as BCS-horse) described in the Carroll C.L., and Huntington P.J., Body Condition Scoring and Weight Estimation of Horses, Equine Veterinary Journal (1988) 20(1), (41-45) as amended and supplemented.
3. A copy of the document is on file in the Director's Office, Division of Animal Health, NJDA, Health and Agriculture Building, John Fitch Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey 08625. Copies of this document may be procured by contacting the Equine Veterinary Journal Ltd., 351 Exning Road, New Market, Suffolk, CB8 OAU, UK. Phone: +44 (0) 1638 666 160; Fax: +44 (0) 1638 668 665; Bookshop Direct Line Phone: +44 (0) 1638 663 853.
4. Each horse must have a BCS of at least a level 2.0 using the BCS-horse provided, however, a score lower than a 2.0 may be permitted for a reasonable period of time if stage or level of production, physiologic conditions, or other factors result in such an appearance, during which time the horse's management is being altered to improve the condition.
i. For purposes of (a)2ii above, a "reasonable period of time" refers to the amount of time it would be expected to take to restore an animal to an acceptable body condition, using diligent efforts to do so.
ii. A score of 1.0 is permitted at market.
5. If pasture alone does not provide sufficient nutrients to adequately maintain the BCS-horse, supplemental feeds must be provided in sufficient amounts to maintain the minimum acceptable BCS.
6. Horses unable to maintain a BCS-horse which meets the minimum score set forth in (a)2 and 3 above due to group feeding practices, must be fed in such a manner that allows the horse to maintain an acceptable BCS.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 3 - STANDARDS FOR HORSES › Section 2:8-3.3 - Watering

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(a) Each horse shall be assessed individually for purposes of determining compliance with the standards for watering set forth in this section. Compliance with these standards shall not be determined by averaging the condition or treatment in a herd or group of horses.
1. Each horse shall have daily access to water in sufficient quantity and quality to satisfy the animal's physiologic needs as evidenced by the horse's hydration status.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 3 - STANDARDS FOR HORSES › Section 2:8-3.4 - Keeping

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(a) The horses' environment must provide relief from the elements, such as excessive wind, excessive temperature and excessive precipitation, that result in hyperthermia or hypothermia detrimental to the horses' health.
(b) Relief under (a) above can be accomplished with natural features of the environment including, but not limited to, trees, land, windbreaks, overhangs, or other natural weather barriers or constructed shelters.
(c) Where constructed shelters are provided, they shall:
1. Be of sufficient size to provide adequate space for each horse seeking shelter within to stand, lie down, get up, rest, and move its head freely;
2. Be structurally sound;
3. Have a safe interior surface, reasonably free of injurious matter;
4. Have natural or mechanical ventilation to provide air quality and maintain an environment suitable for the horses;
5. Provide an environment that supports horse health;
6. Be maintained at a level of repair such that they continue to fulfill the requirements of (c)1 through 5 above.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 3 - STANDARDS FOR HORSES › Section 2:8-3.5 - Marketing and sale

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(a) The driver of the transport vehicle, and/or any person who is present in the vehicle for purposes of transporting the horses, shall be responsible for the welfare of the horses at all times during transport.
(b) Horses transported for any purpose must be handled (loaded and off-loaded) and transported in a manner that minimizes injury, illness and death.
1. During loading and unloading, the horses' owner or owner's agent, if present, shall be responsible for handling horses.
2. If the horses' owner or owner's agent is absent, the driver of the transport vehicle, and/or any person who is present in the vehicle for purposes of transporting the horses, shall be responsible for the welfare of the horses.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 3 - STANDARDS FOR HORSES › Section 2:8-3.6 - Care and treatment

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(a) Equine management and training shall be carried out by a knowledgeable individual in accordance with these guidelines or courses:
1. Battaglia, Handbook of Livestock Management, fourth edition, 2007; Horse Management 11-067-384, Equine Nutrition 11:067:390 from Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Science; Equine science and management and Equine racing management taught through Morrisville State College, Morrisville, NY; or Equine Studies taught through the Equine Studies Department at Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ; and
2. For equine rescue operations care must be consistent with AAEP Care Guidelines for Equine Rescue and Retirement Facilities, 2004;
http://www.aaep.org/pdfs/rescue_retirement_guidelines.pdf
or Equine Rescue and Facility Guidelines, UC Davis, 2009,
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ceh/docs/special/pubs-Sanctuary-bkm-sec.pdf
.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 3 - STANDARDS FOR HORSES › Section 2:8-3.7 - Exceptions

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Exceptions to the standards set forth in this subchapter may be made for horses provided the horses are under the direct care of a veterinarian who can provide a medically supportable written explanation for the conditions.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 4 - STANDARDS FOR POULTRY › Section 2:8-4.1 - General provisions

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(a) This subchapter establishes standards for the humane raising, treatment, marketing, and sale of poultry pursuant to the authority accorded by 4:22-16.1.
1. All determinations as to whether the standards for poultry have been met shall take into account the age, breed, type, physiologic condition, size, production level/stage of development of the animal, the daily maintenance requirements necessary for poultry, and environmental conditions.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 4 - STANDARDS FOR POULTRY › Section 2:8-4.2 - Feeding

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(a) Each bird shall be assessed individually for purposes of determining compliance with the standards for feeding of poultry set forth in this section. Compliance with these standards shall not be determined by averaging the treatment or condition in a flock or group of birds.
(b) Each bird must have daily access to sufficient and nutritious feed to allow for growth and maintenance of an adequate body condition.
(c) Exceptions to feeding requirements for poultry are as follows:
1. Day-old poultry may be transported without feed, provided said poultry are delivered within 72 hours of hatching, and feed is provided immediately following unloading.
2. Birds may be transported without feed in accordance with the United States Postal Regulations, 39 C.F.R. § 111.5. (US Postal Service Domestic Mail Manual, § C022 Perishables; Subsection 3.1, Day-old poultry, Subsection 3.3 Adult fowl, Subsection 3.4 Adult Chickens.)
3. Induced molting is permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
i. Feed may not be withdrawn during the molt. Molting hens must have daily access to a maintenance diet or resting diet.
ii. Mortality and body weight loss shall be monitored daily throughout the molt, and if the average weight loss exceeds 30 percent of pre-molt weight, or if mortality exceeds 1.2 percent molting hens must be returned to a resting or a layer diet.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 4 - STANDARDS FOR POULTRY › Section 2:8-4.3 - Watering

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(a) Each bird shall be assessed individually for purposes of determining compliance with the standards for watering poultry set forth in this section. Compliance with these standards shall not be determined by averaging the treatment or condition in a flock or group of birds.
1. Each bird must have daily access to water in sufficient quantity and quality to satisfy the bird's physiologic needs.
2. During induced molting of poultry, sufficient water shall be available to satisfy the maintenance requirements of each bird.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 4 - STANDARDS FOR POULTRY › Section 2:8-4.4 - Keeping

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(a) The birds' environment must provide relief from the elements, such as excessive wind, excessive temperature and excessive precipitation, that result in hyperthermia or hypothermia detrimental to the birds' health.
(b) Relief under (a) above can be accomplished with natural features of the environment including, but not limited to, trees, land windbreaks, overhangs, or other natural weather barriers or constructed shelters.
1. Constructed shelters shall:
i. Be of sufficient size to provide adequate space for each bird seeking shelter within to stand, lie down, get up, walk, spread its wings, move its head freely, turn around and rest;
ii. Be structurally sound;
iii. Have a safe interior surface, reasonably free of injurious matter;
iv. Maintain air quality by natural or mechanical ventilation;
v. Minimize extremes in environmental temperature; and
vi. Be maintained at a level of repair such that they continue to fulfill the requirements of (b)1i through v above.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 4 - STANDARDS FOR POULTRY › Section 2:8-4.5 - Marketing and sale

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(a) The driver of the transport vehicle, and/or any person who is present in the vehicle for purposes of transporting the poultry, shall be responsible for the welfare of the birds at all times during transport.
(b) Poultry transported for any purpose must be handled (loaded and off-loaded) and transported in a manner that minimizes injury, illness and death.
1. During loading and unloading, the birds' owner or owner's agent, if present, shall be responsible for handling poultry.
2. If the birds' owner or owner's agent is absent, the driver of the transport vehicle, and/or any person who is present in the vehicle for purposes of transporting the poultry, shall be responsible for the welfare of the animals.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 4 - STANDARDS FOR POULTRY › Section 2:8-4.6 - Care and treatment

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(a) Sick or injured poultry must be promptly treated or removed within 24 hours and humanely euthanized.
1. The NJDA adopts and incorporates by reference, the acceptable methods of euthanasia as set forth in the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines on Euthanasia (June 2007), available at
http://www.avma.org/issues/animal_welfare/euthanasia.pdf
.
2. The NJDA adopts and incorporates by reference the AVMA position on disposal of unwanted chicks poults and pipped eggs (1999) as amended and supplemented.
3. A copy of the documents listed in subsections (a)1 and 2 above is on file in the Director's Office, Division of Animal Health, NJDA, Health and Agriculture Building, John Fitch Plaza, Trenton, New Jersey 08625. Copies may be procured by contacting the AVMA at 1931 North Meacham Road--Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173. Phone: 847-925-8070; Fax: 847-925-1329; Website:
http://www.avma.org/
; Email:
mailto:avmainfo@avma.org
.
4. Birds must be euthanized prior to disposal.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 4 - STANDARDS FOR POULTRY › Section 2:8-4.7 - Handling of poultry

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(a) Birds shall be caught, carried and removed in a manner that minimizes injury to the bird.
(b) All doors and openings through which birds are moved shall be large enough to provide passage of birds without injury to the bird.
(c) Catching and transport protocols shall minimize the number of times a bird is handled between capture and re-housing or slaughter.
(d) The time between capture and slaughter shall be minimized to the extent possible consistent with food safety considerations.
(e) The NJDA adopts and incorporates by reference the acceptable methods of beak trimming, catching and transport of laying hens as set forth in the United Egg Producers Animal Husbandry Guidelines for U.S. Egg Laying Flocks (2008 edition), available at
http://www.azda.gov/ASD/UEP-Animal-Welfare-Guidelines.pdf
when performed by a knowledgeable individual.
(f) Beak trimming, toe trimming and dubbing may be performed by a knowledgeable individual as recommended in the Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching, Federation of Animal Science Societies, third edition, 2010 and described in the Handbook of Livestock Management, Battaglia, fourth edition, 2007, with such recommendations and descriptions adopted and incorporated by reference.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 4 - STANDARDS FOR POULTRY › Section 2:8-4.8 - Exceptions

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(a) Exceptions to the standards set forth in this subchapter may be made for poultry provided the practices meet one or more of the following conditions:
1. The poultry are under the direct care of a veterinarian who can provide a medically supportable written explanation for the conditions; and/or
2. To the extent permitted by law, poultry may be confined in a vehicle or vessel for up to 28 consecutive hours without unloading for feeding and watering in accordance with 49 U.S.C. §
											80502.
i. For purposes of determining this period of confinement, time spent in loading and unloading is not included.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 5 - STANDARDS FOR RABBITS › Section 2:8-5.1 - General provisions

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(a) This subchapter establishes standards for the humane raising, treatment, care, marketing, and sale of rabbits, pursuant to the authority accorded by 4:22-16.1.
1. All determinations as to whether these standards for rabbits have been met shall take into account age, breed, type, physiologic condition, size, production level/stage of development of the animal, the daily maintenance requirements necessary for that particular animal, and environmental conditions.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 5 - STANDARDS FOR RABBITS › Section 2:8-5.2 - Feeding

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(a) Each rabbit shall be assessed individually for purposes of determining compliance with the standards for the feeding of rabbits set forth in this section. Compliance with these standards shall not be determined by averaging the treatment or condition in a herd or group of animals.
1. Each rabbit must have daily access to sufficient and nutritious feed to allow for growth and maintenance of an adequate body condition.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 5 - STANDARDS FOR RABBITS › Section 2:8-5.3 - Watering

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(a) Each rabbit shall be assessed individually for purposes of determining compliance with the standards for watering rabbits set forth in this section. Compliance with these standards shall not be determined by averaging the treatment or condition in a herd or group of animals.
1. Each rabbit shall have daily access to water in sufficient quantity and quality to satisfy the animal's physiologic needs as evidenced by the rabbit's hydration status.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 5 - STANDARDS FOR RABBITS › Section 2:8-5.4 - Keeping

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(a) The rabbits' environment must provide relief from the elements, such as excessive wind, excessive temperature and excessive precipitation, that result in hyperthermia or hypothermia detrimental to the rabbits' health.
(b) Relief under (a) above can be accomplished with natural features of the environment including, but not limited to, trees, land windbreaks, overhangs or other natural weather barriers, or constructed shelters.
1. Where constructed shelters are provided, they shall:
i. Be of sufficient size to provide adequate space for each animal seeking shelter within to stand, lie down, rest, get up, move its head freely, turn around to groom itself and rest;
ii. Be structurally sound;
iii. Have a safe interior surface, reasonably free of injurious matter;
iv. Have natural or mechanical ventilation to provide air quality and maintain an environment suitable for the animals;
v. Provide an environment that supports rabbits' health;
vi. Have large enough doors and openings through which rabbits are moved to provide passage of rabbits without injury to the animal; and
vii. Be maintained at a level of repair such that they continue to fulfill the requirements of (b)1i through vi above.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 5 - STANDARDS FOR RABBITS › Section 2:8-5.5 - Marketing and sale

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(a) The driver of the transport vehicle, and/or any person who is present in the vehicle for purposes of transporting the rabbits, shall be responsible for the welfare of the animals at all times during transport.
(b) Rabbits transported for any purpose must be handled (loaded and off loaded) and transported in a manner that minimizes injury, illness and death.
1. During loading and unloading, the animals' owner or owner's agent, if present, is responsible for handling the rabbits.
2. If the animals' owner or owner's agent is absent, the driver of the transport vehicle, and/or any person who is present in the vehicle for purposes of transporting the rabbits, shall be responsible for the welfare of the animals.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 5 - STANDARDS FOR RABBITS › Section 2:8-5.6 - Handling of rabbits

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(a) Rabbits shall be caught, carried and removed in a manner that minimizes injury.
(b) Catching and transport protocols shall minimize the number of times a rabbit is handled between capture and re-housing or slaughter.
(c) The time between capture and slaughter shall be minimized to the extent possible consistent with food safety considerations.
(d) The time between capture and re-housing shall be minimized.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 5 - STANDARDS FOR RABBITS › Section 2:8-5.7 - Care and treatment

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(a) Sick or injured rabbits must be promptly treated or removed and humanely euthanized.
1. The NJDA adopts and incorporates by reference the acceptable methods of euthanasia as set forth in the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines on Euthanasia (June 2007), available at
http://www.avma.org/issues/animal_welfare/euthanasia.pdf
.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 5 - STANDARDS FOR RABBITS › Section 2:8-5.8 - Exceptions

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Exceptions to the standards set forth in this subchapter may be made for rabbits provided the rabbits are under the direct care of a veterinarian who can provide a medically supportable written explanation for the conditions.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 6 - STANDARDS FOR SMALL RUMINANTS › Section 2:8-6.1 - General provisions

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(a) This subchapter establishes standards for the humane raising, treatment, care, marketing, and sale of small ruminants, pursuant to the authority accorded by 4:22-16.1.
1. All determinations as to whether the standards for small ruminants have been met shall take into account the age, breed, type, physiologic condition, size, production level/stage of development of the animal, the daily maintenance requirements necessary for that particular animal, and environmental conditions.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 6 - STANDARDS FOR SMALL RUMINANTS › Section 2:8-6.2 - Feeding

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each animal shall be assessed individually for purposes of determining compliance with the standards for feeding small ruminants set forth in this section. Compliance with these standards shall not be determined by averaging the treatment or condition in a herd or group of animals.
1. Each small ruminant shall have daily access to sufficient and nutritious feed to allow for growth and maintenance of an adequate body condition.
2. If pasture alone does not provide sufficient nutrients to adequately maintain the animal's health, supplemental feeds must be provided in sufficient amounts to maintain health.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 6 - STANDARDS FOR SMALL RUMINANTS › Section 2:8-6.3 - Watering

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each animal shall be assessed individually for purposes of determining compliance with the standards for watering small ruminants set forth in this section. Compliance with these standards shall not be determined by averaging the treatment or condition in a herd or group of animals.
(b) Each small ruminant shall have daily access to water in sufficient quantity and quality to satisfy the animal's physiologic needs as evidenced by the animal's hydration status.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 6 - STANDARDS FOR SMALL RUMINANTS › Section 2:8-6.4 - Keeping

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The small ruminants' environment must provide relief from the elements, such as excessive wind, excessive temperature and excessive precipitation, that result in hyperthermia or hypothermia detrimental to the animals' health.
(b) Relief under (a) above can be accomplished with natural features of the environment including, but not limited to, trees, land windbreaks, overhangs or other natural weather barriers, or constructed shelters.
(c) Where constructed shelters are provided, they shall:
1. Be of sufficient size to provide adequate space for each animal seeking shelter within to stand, lie down, rest, get up, groom itself and move its head freely;
2. Be structurally sound;
3. Have a safe interior surface, reasonably free of injurious matter;
4. Have natural or mechanical ventilation to provide air quality and maintain an environment suitable for the animals;
5. Provide an environment that supports small ruminant health; and
6. Be maintained at a level of repair such that they continue to fulfill the requirements of (c)1 through 5 above.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 6 - STANDARDS FOR SMALL RUMINANTS › Section 2:8-6.5 - Marketing and sale

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The driver of the transport vehicle, and/or any person who is present in the vehicle for purposes of transporting the small ruminants, shall be responsible for the welfare of the animals at all times during transport.
(b) Small ruminants transported for any purpose must be handled (loaded and off-loaded) and transported in a manner that minimizes injury, illness and death.
1. During loading and unloading, the animals' owner or owner's agent, if present, is responsible for handling the small ruminants.
2. If the animals' owner or owner's agent is absent, the driver of the transport vehicle, and/or any person who is present in the vehicle for purposes of transporting the animals, shall be responsible for the welfare of the animals.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 6 - STANDARDS FOR SMALL RUMINANTS › Section 2:8-6.6 - Care and treatment

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Sick or injured small ruminants must be promptly treated or humanely euthanized.
1. The NJDA adopts and incorporates by reference the acceptable methods of euthanasia as set forth in the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines on Euthanasia (June 2007), available at
http://www.avma.org/issues/animal_welfare/euthanasia.pdf
.
2. Non-ambulatory disabled small ruminants and other animals unable to move, as defined in 9 C.F.R. §
											313.1(c) and §
										313.2(d):
i. Shall be separated from normal ambulatory small ruminants, both while being held and during transport, so that the normal ambulatory small ruminants do not injure the disabled small ruminants;
ii. Shall not be dragged while conscious, except when necessary to provide life-saving treatment, although a small ruminant in a state equivalent with one of surgical anesthesia may be dragged;
iii. A disabled small ruminant must be moved as safely as possible, in order to minimize injury to the animal and handler;
iv. Shall be provided with appropriate medical care, if they can reasonably be expected to survive and the owner chooses to attempt treatment; and
v. Shall be handled humanely at all times even if they are to be slaughtered or euthanized, so as not to cause unnecessary pain and injury, and disposed of properly.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 6 - STANDARDS FOR SMALL RUMINANTS › Section 2:8-6.7 - Exceptions

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(a) Exceptions to the standards set forth in this subchapter may be made for small ruminants provided the practices meet one or more of the following conditions:
1. Small ruminants are under the direct care of a veterinarian who can provide a medically supportable written explanation for the conditions;
2. Small ruminants may be confined in a vehicle or vessel for up to 28 consecutive hours without unloading for feeding and watering in accordance with 49 U.S.C. §
											80502.
i. For purposes of determining this period of confinement, time spent in loading and unloading is not included; and/or
3. Small ruminants may be confined in holding cages or pens where feed may be withheld for up to 24 hours in accordance with 9 CFR §
											313.2.
i. For purposes of determining this period of confinement, time spent in a vehicle or vessel shall not be included.
4. Exception to transport requirements:
i. Sheep may be confined for an additional eight consecutive hours without being unloaded when the 28-hour period of confinement ends at night in accordance with 49 U.S.C. §
												80502.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 7 - STANDARDS FOR SWINE › Section 2:8-7.1 - General provisions

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) This subchapter establishes standards for the humane raising, treatment, care, marketing, and sale of swine, pursuant to the authority accorded by 4:22-16.1.
1. All determinations as to whether the standards for swine have been met shall take into account age, breed, type, physiologic condition, size, production level/stage of development of the animal, the daily maintenance requirements necessary for that particular animal, and environmental conditions.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 7 - STANDARDS FOR SWINE › Section 2:8-7.2 - Feeding

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each swine shall be assessed individually for purposes of determining compliance with the standards for feeding swine set forth in this section. Compliance with these standards shall not be determined by averaging the treatment or condition in a herd or group of swine.
1. Each swine must have daily access to sufficient and nutritious feed to allow for growth and maintenance of an adequate body condition as determined pursuant to the criteria in (b) and (c) below.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 7 - STANDARDS FOR SWINE › Section 2:8-7.3 - Watering

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each swine shall be assessed individually for purposes of determining compliance with the standards for watering swine set forth in this section. Compliance with these standards shall not be determined by averaging the treatment or condition in a herd or group of animals.
1. Each swine shall have daily access to water in sufficient quantity and quality to satisfy the animal's physiologic needs as evidenced by the swine's hydration status.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 7 - STANDARDS FOR SWINE › Section 2:8-7.4 - Keeping

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The swine's environment must provide relief from the elements, such as excessive wind, excessive temperature and excessive precipitation, that result in hyperthermia or hypothermia detrimental to the swine's health.
(b) Relief pursuant to (a) above can be accomplished with natural features of the environment including, but not limited to, trees, land windbreaks, overhangs or other natural weather barriers, or constructed shelters.
1. Where constructed shelters are provided, they shall:
i. Be of sufficient size to provide adequate space for each animal seeking shelter within to stand, lie down, rest, get up, be able to turn around freely, and fully extend the animal's limbs;
ii. Be structurally sound;
iii. Have a safe interior surface, reasonably free of injurious matter;
iv. Have natural or mechanical ventilation to provide air quality and maintain an environment suitable for the animals;
v. Provide an environment that supports swine health; and
vi. Be maintained at a level of repair such that they continue to fulfill the requirements of (b)1i through v above.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 2 - AGRICULTURE › Chapter 8 - HUMANE TREATMENT OF DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK › Subchapter 7 - STANDARDS FOR SWINE › Section 2:8-7.5 - Marketing and sale

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The driver of the transport vehicle, and/or any person who is present in the vehicle for purposes of transporting the swine, shall be responsible for the welfare of the animals at all times during transport.
(b) Swine transported for any purpose must be handled (loaded and off-loaded) and transported in a manner that minimizes injury, illness and death.
1. During loading and unloading, the animals' owner or owner's agent, if present, shall be responsible for handling the swine.