(a) Housing for animals shall be:
- (1) Structurally sound; and
(2) Maintained in good repair to:
- a. Protect the animals from injury;
- b. Contain the animals; and
- c. Prohibit the entrance of other animals.
- (b) The facility shall have reliable and adequate electric power, if required to comply with other provisions of this section, and adequate potable water.
- (c) Supplies of food and bedding shall be stored in facilities that adequately protect such supplies against infestation or contamination by vermin. Refrigeration shall be provided for supplies of perishable food.
(d) The following provisions for waste disposal shall be made:
- (1) Any waste that would be considered infectious waste under Env-Sw 904.01 shall be stored, treated, transported, and disposed of pursuant to Env-Sw 904;
(2) Provision shall be made for the removal and disposal of:
- a. Animal and food wastes;
- b. Bedding;
- c. Dead animals; and
- d. Debris;
(3) Disposal facilities shall be constructed to prevent and minimize:
- a. Vermin infestation;
- b. Odors; and
- c. Disease hazards; and
- (4) Waste shall be removed as often as necessary, but no less than once daily unless otherwise specified in the written animal health program.
Source. #10834, eff 5-21-15 (from Agr 1702.01); ss by #14164, eff 12-31-24