Standards for Suidae and Tayassuidae Sanctuaries
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Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Standards For Suidae and Tayassuidae Sanctuaries Version: February 2018 ©2012 Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries – Standards for Suidae and Tayassuidae Sanctuaries Table of Contents INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................... 1 GFAS PRINCIPLES ................................................................................................................................................... 1 ANIMALS COVERED BY THESE STANDARDS ............................................................................................................ 1 STANDARDS UPDATES ........................................................................................................................................... 2 SUIDAE/TAYASSUIDAE STANDARDS ...................................................................................................................... 2 SUIDAE AND TAYASSUIDAE HOUSING ............................................................................................ 3 H-1. Types of Space and Size ..................................................................................................................................... 3 H-2. Containment ...................................................................................................................................................... 5 H-3. Ground and Plantings ......................................................................................................................................... 7 H-4. Gates Doors ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 H-5. Shelter ................................................................................................................................................................ 9 H-6. Enclosure Furniture .......................................................................................................................................... 10 H-7. Sanitation ......................................................................................................................................................... 11 H-8. Temperature, Humidity, Ventilation, Lighting ................................................................................................. 12 PHYSICAL FACILITIES AND ADMINISTRATION ......................................................................... 14 PF-1. Overall Safety of Facilities ............................................................................................................................... 14 PF-2. Water Drainage and Testing ........................................................................................................................... 14 PF-3. Life Support .................................................................................................................................................... 14 PF-4. Hazardous Materials Handling ........................................................................................................................ 15 PF-5. Security: Suidae and Tayassuidae Enclosures ................................................................................................. 15 PF-6. Perimeter Boundary and Inspections, and Maintenance ............................................................................... 16 PF-7. Security: General Safety Monitoring .............................................................................................................. 16 PF-8. Insect and Rodent Control .............................................................................................................................. 17 PF-9. Record Keeping ............................................................................................................................................... 17 PF-10. Animal Transport .......................................................................................................................................... 18 NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 19 N-1. Water ............................................................................................................................................................... 19 N-2. Diet ................................................................................................................................................................... 20 N-3. Food Presentation and Feeding Techniques .................................................................................................... 21 N-4. Food Storage .................................................................................................................................................... 22 N-5. Food Handling .................................................................................................................................................. 22 VETERINARY CARE.............................................................................................................................. 22 V-1. General Medical Program and Staffing ............................................................................................................ 22 V-2. On-Site and Off-Site Veterinary Facilities ......................................................................................................... 23 V-3. Preventative Medicine Program ...................................................................................................................... 24 V-4. Clinical Pathology, Surgical, Treatment and Necropsy Facilities ...................................................................... 24 V-5. Quarantine and Isolation of Suidae and Tayassuidae ...................................................................................... 27 V-6. Medical Records and Controlled Substances ................................................................................................... 27 i Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries – Standards for Suidae and Tayassuidae Sanctuaries V-7. Breeding/Contraception ................................................................................................................................... 28 V-8. Zoonotic Disease Program................................................................................................................................ 30 WELL-BEING AND HANDLING OF SUIDAE AND TAYASSUIDAE ............................................ 30 W-1. Physical Well-Being ......................................................................................................................................... 30 W-2. Social Housing ................................................................................................................................................. 31 W-3. Introduction of Unfamiliar Individuals ............................................................................................................ 31 W-4. Behavioral/Psychological Well-Being .............................................................................................................. 32 W-5. Suidae/Tayassuidae-Caregiver Relationships ................................................................................................. 33 W-6. Handling and Restraint.................................................................................................................................... 34 STAFFING................................................................................................................................................ 35 GENERAL STAFFING ............................................................................................................................................. 35 S-1. General Staffing Considerations ....................................................................................................................... 35 S-2. Security and Emergency Coverage ................................................................................................................... 35 S-3. Volunteer and Internship Programs ................................................................................................................. 36 S-4. Manuals ............................................................................................................................................................ 36 S-5. Employee Training and Continuing Education .................................................................................................. 36 SAFETY POLICIES, PROTOCOLS AND TRAINING .................................................................................................... 37 S-6. General Staff Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 37 S-7. Communication System .................................................................................................................................... 38 S-8. Emergency Response Plans and Protocols ....................................................................................................... 38 S-9. Escaped Suidae or Tayassuidae Protocol .........................................................................................................