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
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 2:8-6.7
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(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.
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