Section R19-2-328. Transportation of Greyhounds

A.      When transported within the state, all greyhounds shall be hauled in crates designed for the sole purpose of transporting greyhounds. These crates shall be a minimum of two feet wide, three feet long, and 34 inches high.

B.       When transporting racing greyhounds to and from the race- track, there shall be allowed a maximum of two greyhounds per crate, provided that there is enough space for each grey- hound to comfortably turn about sit, lie, and stand erect. When otherwise transporting greyhounds within the state, there shall be allowed only two greyhounds per crate provided that there is enough  space for each greyhound to  comfort ably  turn about, sit, lie and stand erect.

C.      The crates shall be of sound construction and maintained in good repair to ensure that the health and safety of the grey- hounds are not endangered.

D.      Floors and lower sides of the crates shall be constructed or shall be covered on the inner surfaces to contain excreta and bedding materials.

E.       The crates shall be cleaned and sanitized at least daily, or more frequently as may be necessary in order to maintain a sanitary environment for the greyhounds.

F.       Hauling vehicles shall provide ventilation that reaches each greyhound by means of windows, vents, air conditioner or an evaporative cooling system. Air conditioning, or evaporative cooling devices in good working order shall be provided when the atmospheric temperature is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit to provide comfort to the greyhounds during transport. Heat, insulation or bedding adequate to provide warmth shall be pro- vided when the atmospheric temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

G.      Greyhounds in hauling vehicles shall be inspected at least once in each four-hour period and their needs attended to immedi- ately. Water shall be provided at each four-hour interval check.

H.      Racing kennels, breeding farms, or other operations that receive greyhounds transported from out-of-state locations shall maintain a log. The log shall include:

1.        The name of each greyhound,

2.        Left and right ear tattoo numbers or other permanent identification acceptable to the National Greyhound Association,

3.        The names of owners or lessees,

4.        The date of shipping or receiving,

5.        Purpose (breeding, racing, training), and

6.        Name of hauling company and driver.

I.        Newly arriving out-of-state greyhounds shall be housed sepa- rately until a physical evaluation can be made for the presence of ticks, or fleas and the administration of proper treatment.

Historical Note

Adopted effective March 1, 1995; R19-2-328 recodified from R4-27-328 (Supp. 95-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 1771, effective July 1, 2006

(Supp. 06-2).