1、 Collection of SANS standards in electronic format (PDF) 1. Copyright This standard is available to staff members of companies that have subscribed to the complete collection of SANS standards in accordance with a formal copyright agreement. This document may reside on a CENTRAL FILE SERVER or INTRA
2、NET SYSTEM only. Unless specific permission has been granted, this document MAY NOT be sent or given to staff members from other companies or organizations. Doing so would constitute a VIOLATION of SABS copyright rules. 2. Indemnity The South African Bureau of Standards accepts no liability for any
3、damage whatsoever than may result from the use of this material or the information contain therein, irrespective of the cause and quantum thereof. ISBN 978-0-626-21780-8 SANS 1884-3:2008Edition 1SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL STANDARD Holding pens for temporary housing of animals Part 3: Vehicles for the tr
4、ansportation of wild carnivores by road to holding pens and other facilities Published by SABS Standards Division 1 Dr Lategan Road Groenkloof Private Bag X191 Pretoria 0001Tel: +27 12 428 7911 Fax: +27 12 344 1568 www.sabs.co.za SABS SANS 1884-3:2008 Edition 1 Table of changes Change No. Date Scope
5、 Foreword This South African standard was approved by National Committee SABS SC 1040A, Steering committee for nature conservation Translocation of wildlife, in accordance with procedures of the SABS Standards Division, in compliance with annex 3 of the WTO/TBT agreement. This document was published
6、 in December 2008. A reference is made in 1.5 to “registered circus animals”. In South Africa this means animals registered in terms of the Performing Animals Protection Act, 1935 (Act No. 24 of 1935, as amended). A reference is made in 4.1.1 to “the national regulations and statutory requirements f
7、or the protection of animals”. In South Africa this means the Animal Protection Act, 1962 (Act No. 71 of 1962, as amended). A reference is made in 4.1.1, 5.1.1.1, 5.1.2.2.1, 5.3.1, and 5.4 to “the national road ordinances”. In South Africa this means the Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996, a
8、s amended). A reference is made in 5.1.2.1 and 5.1.2.2 to the height and width of mass crates. In South Africa these dimensions are currently: maximum height 4,3 m, maximum width 2,6 m. The maximum overall length is 22 m if two joined trailers are used (including the horse), or 18,5 m for a single t
9、railer and horse. A reference is made in A.8.2 to “national regulations for the control of disinfectants”. In South Africa this means the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act, 1947 (Act No. 36 of 1947, as amended). Annexes A and D form an integral part of this standa
10、rd. Annexes B and C are for information only. SANS 1884-3:2008 Edition 1 1 Contents Page Foreword 1 Scope . 3 2 Normative references. 3 3 Definitions. 4 4 Usage and types of transport vehicles and containers 5 4.1 General 5 4.2 Usage of transport vehicles . 5 4.3 Types of transport vehicles 6 4.4 Ty
11、pes of transport containers 6 4.5 Attachment of containers to the vehicle. 7 5 General requirements. 7 5.1 Fixed and detachable mass crates and containers . 7 5.2 Individual crates . 18 5.3 Trailers . 24 5.4 Registration of vehicles, containers and trailers 26 6 Specific requirements for crocodiles
12、26 6.1 General 26 6.2 Construction requirements. 27 6.3 Temperature requirements 27 6.4 Ventilation requirements 27 6.5 Type and size of containers . 27 6.6 Restraint, protective and handling methods 32 6.7 Transportation of crocodiles using multi-deck vehicles . 33 7 Auxiliary equipment 33 Annex A
13、(normative) Care of animals during transportation 35 Annex B (informative) Further aspects to be considered when designing or using ventilation facilities in transport vehicles 38 Annex C (informative) Guidelines for the design of trailers in the range 1 tonne to 3,5 tonnes 39 Annex D (normative) Re
14、sponsibilities of owners and drivers of transport vehicles . 41 Bibliography. 42 SANS 1884-3:2008 Edition 1 2 This page is intentionally left blank SANS 1884-3:2008 Edition 1 3 Holding pens for temporary housing of animals Part 3: Vehicles for the transportation of wild carnivores by road to holding
15、 pens and other facilities 1 Scope 1.1 This standard specifies the requirements for vehicles used for road transportation of wild carnivores. 1.2 This standard covers vehicles, and vehicle trailers, fitted with fixed or detachable mass crates, or individual animal crates, which are specifically desi
16、gned for the transportation of wild carnivores. 1.3 This standard covers specialised vehicles and containers. 1.4 This standard covers the transportation of indigenous and exotic animals. In particular it covers the transportation of: a) large, medium and small cats (but not limited to those indigen
17、ous to Africa); b) wild dogs, hyenas, jackals, foxes (but not limited to those indigenous to Africa) and wolves; and c) crocodiles. 1.5 It does not cover the transportation of domestic animals or registered circus animals (see foreword). 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are
18、indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. Information on currently valid national and international standards can be obtained from
19、 the SABS Standards Division. 2.1 Standards SANS 1288, Preservative-treated timber. SANS 1884-1, Holding pens for temporary housing of animals Part 1: Holding pens for wild herbivores at auctions and in quarantine facilities. SANS 1884-3:2008 Edition 1 4 SANS 1884-2, Holding pens for temporary housi
20、ng of animals Part 2: Vehicles for the transportation of wild herbivores by road to holding pens and other facilities. SANS 10005, The preservative treatment of timber. SANS 10331:2000 (SABS 0331), Translocation of certain species of wild herbivore. SANS 10391, The welfare of wild animals transporte
21、d by sea. 2.2 Other publications Live Animal Regulations of the International Air transport Association (IATA). 3 Definitions For the purpose of this standard, the definitions contained in SANS 1884-1, SANS 1884-2, SANS 10331 and the following apply. 3.1 catchnet small net surrounded by a metal or a
22、 wooden hoop NOTE A catchnet is used to restrain or manoeuvre an animal. 3.2 catchpole lockable collar, fitted to a pole, used for catching small or young animals while in captivity 3.3 compartment section or subdivision of a mass crate, achieved by the use of an internal partition which can be eith
23、er fixed or moveable 3.4 competent qualified by training or suitable experience 3.5 crate container or cage, which can be fixed or be detachable from the vehicle, and which is purpose-designed and constructed for the temporary confinement of an individual wild animal for the purpose of transportatio
24、n (see also 3.6 and 3.7) 3.6 individual crate container designed for the transportation of a single, adult animal 3.7 mass crate container, which can be fixed or be detachable from the vehicle, and which is purpose-designed and constructed for the temporary confinement of several wild animals for th
25、e purpose of transportation 3.8 pole syringe syringe fitted to a pole that is used to inject animals from a distance SANS 1884-3:2008 Edition 1 5 3.9 pushboard device similar to a shield, generally made of wood or metal, that is used to physically manoeuvre an animal into a required position or dire
26、ction 3.10 road roadway, road verge, parking area, resting place, watering place, fuelling place, or toll gate to which the public has a right of access NOTE The road may be a track, gravel surface or a pavement, and includes the entire road reserve whether maintained by a provincial authority, a pr
27、ivate person or a private company. 3.11 skycrate class of prefabricated, lightweight crate used for the transportation of small animals, normally by air 3.12 wild animal animal that belongs to a species which is not a recognized domestic species, irrespective of the tameness or degree of apparent do
28、mestication, of a particular animal 4 Usage and types of transport vehicles and containers 4.1 General 4.1.1 Vehicles and containers constructed in accordance with this standard shall comply with the national regulations and statutory requirements for the protection of animals (see foreword), and wi
29、th national road ordinances (see foreword). 4.1.2 The interpretation of this document shall be such that compliance with this standard is intended to ensure that no animals are conveyed or transported a) under such conditions, or in such a manner or position, as to cause that animal unnecessary or a
30、voidable suffering or stress, and b) in conditions which do not provide adequate travelling comfort, shelter or ventilation, or in which such animal is excessively exposed to heat, cold, sun, rain, dust, exhaust fumes, noise, etc. 4.1.3 Wild carnivores shall be transported only in containers specifi
31、cally designed and prepared for that purpose, with the few allowable exceptions given in 4.1.4 and clause 6. 4.1.4 Wild carnivores which have been anaesthetized, or chemically immobilized, may be transported on, or in, a conventional vehicle, provided that the procedure shall be supervised by a vete
32、rinarian who is competent in this type of procedure. 4.2 Usage of transport vehicles 4.2.1 Transport vehicles, which comply with this standard, shall be used to move animals by road, between any of the following locations: a) the point of capture; b) temporary holding pens; SANS 1884-3:2008 Edition
33、1 6 c) game auction pens or carnivore enclosures; d) quarantine facilities; e) a release site (from where animals are released into a natural environment), or final destination; and f) other relevant and approved destinations. 4.2.2 Further general usage requirements during transportation are given
34、in annex A. 4.2.3 The following precautions shall be taken when containers are to be used for alternately transporting carnivores and herbivores: a) Containers and trailers which have been used to transport carnivores shall not subsequently be used to transport herbivores unless thorough washing (se
35、e 4.2.3(b) has been carried out to remove all traces (including smells) of the presence of carnivores. NOTE Animals have been known to die from smell-induced stress. b) It is essential that residual odours of carnivores are removed. Odours shall be removed by thorough washing using soap or a suitabl
36、e detergent. If a residual odour persists, even after washing, the container shall not be used to transport herbivores. NOTE Veterinary advice should be sought regarding suitable detergents. c) Wooden crates shall never be used for alternate carnivore/herbivore transportation. d) The strength proper
37、ties of the container shall always be matched to the requirements for carnivores. 4.2.4 Carnivores shall be transported in individual containers or crates, or in separate compartments of a larger container or transport vehicle. The only exceptions allowed to this requirement are those given in 4.1.4
38、 and in A.1.2. 4.3 Types of transport vehicles 4.3.1 The types of vehicles and trailers used may range from light vehicles and trailers to large articulated vehicles, provided that they are suited to their purpose, and comply with the requirements of this standard. 4.3.2 Cattle or sheep trucks shall
39、 not be used for the transportation of wild carnivores. 4.3.3 The use of multi-deck vehicles is prohibited (see also 6.7). 4.4 Types of transport containers Containers and compartments used to transport animals may be of the following types: a) Fixed containers (either mass crates or individual crat
40、es), built onto the chassis or flatbed of a vehicle or trailer. The container may be further subdivided into compartments for the conveyance of single animals. b) Detachable containers, or mass crates, which can be carried on a variety of vehicle types (similar to the practice employed with shipping
41、 containers). The detachable containers may also be further divided into internal compartments. SANS 1884-3:2008 Edition 1 7 c) Individual crates, into which a single animal will be placed. The crates are then loaded onto a suitable vehicle for transportation. 4.5 Attachment of containers to the veh
42、icle Detachable containers shall be securely attached to the transport vehicle, by the use of purpose-designed clamps, webbing, straps, ropes or other suitable means. 5 General requirements 5.1 Fixed and detachable mass crates and containers 5.1.1 General 5.1.1.1 Vehicles and containers shall comply
43、 in all respects with the requirements of national road ordinances (see foreword). 5.1.1.2 If it is intended to transport the animals further by sea or by air in the same container, then the containers shall comply with the requirements of SANS 10391 (for sea transport), or of the Live Animal Regula
44、tions of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), as applicable. NOTE 1 Copies of IATA regulations can be downloaded from . NOTE 2 The IATA regulations do not specify a maximum height for the crate. It is recommended that the sender verify in advance the maximum height that the aircraft l
45、oading hatch can accommodate. 5.1.2 Size of mass crate or container 5.1.2.1 Height (see foreword) The height of the roof of the container shall be high enough to allow the largest animal for which the container is designed to stand naturally. 5.1.2.2 Width (see foreword) 5.1.2.2.1 The minimum width
46、of the container shall be such that the largest animal for which the container is designed shall be able to turn around in it without becoming stuck. The maximum width shall comply with the requirements of national road ordinances (see foreword). NOTE This requirement does not apply for crocodiles w
47、hich are larger than 1,5 m (see 6.5.1). 5.1.2.2.2 The animal should be able to lie down comfortably, in a natural position. 5.1.3 Construction materials and methods 5.1.3.1 Strength 5.1.3.1.1 Containers shall be strongly constructed from durable materials, such as sheet metal, wood or fibre-reinforc
48、ed polymers, and the construction shall be sufficiently robust to safely confine the wild carnivores, and (in particular) to withstand the jumping, chewing and clawing of large aggressive animals. SANS 1884-3:2008 Edition 1 8 5.1.3.1.2 Expanded metal grilles, or other sharp-edged products, shall not
49、 be used as materials of construction (see also 5.1.5.3). NOTE Teeth and claws can be broken off by sharp-edged metal grille materials. 5.1.3.2 Use of temporary materials No part of a container shall be manufactured, or modified, by the use of temporary material such as wire mesh, netting, canvas, shade cloth, wooden or metal poles, or galvanized sheeting (for example, IBR sheet). 5.1.3.3 Protection from the elements 5.1.3.3.1 The materials used shall be able to provide protection for the animals against wind, rain, heat and cold. 5.1.3.3.2 Wherever pos
