Section R19-2-324. Greyhound Housing

A.      Kennel housing facilities:

1.        Facilities shall be constructed and maintained in good repair to ensure protection from exposure or hazards that could endanger the greyhounds.

2.        Bedding shall be provided for all greyhounds. Heat, insu- lation, or additional bedding adequate to provide warmth shall be provided when the indoor temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit,. Facilities shall have operational cooling devices so the indoor temperature does not exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

3.        Facilities shall be provided for greyhounds under the age of eight weeks and for females within two  weeks of whelping. The facility shall be disinfected on a daily basis and separate from a racing kennel.

4.        Facilities shall at all times provide ventilation to all grey- hounds by means of doors, windows, vents, air condition- ing, or an evaporative cooling system.

5.        Walls and floors shall be constructed to lend themselves to efficient cleaning and sanitizing.

6.        Ample lighting shall be provided by natural or artificial means or both to allow efficient cleaning of the facilities, routine inspection of the facilities, and the greyhounds contained therein.

7.        Each facility shall have at least one turn-out pen.

8.        A minimum of one functional fire extinguisher shall be available at each kennel facility.

9.        Facilities shall be cleaned and disinfected at least weekly or more frequently as may be necessary to reduce disease hazards, odors, fleas, ticks and vermin.

10.     Smoking shall not be allowed in kennel housing.

B.       Run housing.

1.        Buildings and structures shall be constructed and main- tained in good repair to ensure protection from exposure or hazards that could endanger the greyhounds.

2.        Sufficient shelter shall be provided to accommodate all greyhounds to allow access to shade from direct sunlight and regress from exposure to inclement weather. Heat, insulation, or bedding adequate to provide warmth shall be provided when the atmospheric temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

3.        The run area shall be kept free of debris, brush, feces or any unsanitary or hazardous materials that could endan- ger the greyhounds.

4.        Fencing for the run shall be a minimum of 4 feet high. Material for fencing shall be such that the health and safety of the greyhounds are not endangered. Fences shall be maintained in satisfactory repair.

5.        Run housing shall be cleaned at least daily or more fre- quently as may be necessary to reduce disease hazards and odors.

C.      Kennel housing crates.

1.        The crates shall be of sound construction and maintained in good repair to protect the greyhounds from injury.

2.        Construction materials and maintenance shall allow the greyhounds to be kept clean and dry. Walls and floors shall be impervious to urine and other moisture.

3.        The shape and size of the crate shall afford ample space for the greyhounds to comfortably turn about, stand erect, sit and lie, but the crate shall not be smaller than 31 inches wide, 42 inches long and 32 inches high.

4.        The greyhounds shall be removed from their crate at least four times in each 24-hour period. The release time shall be sufficient to relieve bodily functions and to loosen cramped muscles.

5.        Except as provided in R19-2-328 (B), there shall be only one greyhound per crate.

6.        Crates shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily or more frequently as may be necessary in order to maintain a sanitary living environment for the greyhounds.

Historical Note

Adopted effective March 1, 1995; R19-2-324 recodified from R4-27-324 (Supp. 95-1).