Transport of Monkeys

TRANSPORT OF MONKEYS

  • Rule 15: Rules 16 to 23 shall apply to the transport of all types of monkeys from the trapping area to the nearest rail-head.
  • Rule 16 
    • A valid health certificate by a qualified veterinary surgeon to the effect that the monkeys are in a fit condition to travel from the trapping area to the nearest unit-head and are not showing any sign of infections or contagious disease shall accompany each consignment. 
    • In the absence of such a certificate, the carrier shall refuse to accept the consignment for transport. 
    • The certificate shall be in a form specified in Schedule-D.
  • Rule 17
    • Monkeys from one trapping area shall not be allowed to mix with monkeys from any other trapping area for preventing the dangers or cross-infection. 
    • The time in transit from trapping area to the nearest rail-head shall be as short as possible and factors causing stress to monkeys shall be reduced to the minimum. 
    • If the travel time is longer than six hours provision shall be made to feed and to give water to the monkeys en route. 
    • During transit, precautions shall be taken to protect the monkeys from extreme weather conditions and monkeys that die en route shall be removed at the earliest available opportunity.
  • Rule 18: Monkeys that are not completely weaned, that is, under 1.8 kilogram in weight, shall not be transported except when specifically permitted by the Central Government.
  • Rule 19
    • Pregnant and nursing monkeys shall not be transported except when specifically permitted by the Central Government. 
    • Pregnant and nursing monkeys as well as monkeys weighing more than 5 kilograms shall be transported in compartmented cages.
  • Rule 20: All monkeys in the same cage shall be of the same species and of approximately the same weight and size.
  • Rule 21: Monkeys captured within their natural habitat shall be placed in new, sterilized or thoroughly cleaned cages and subsequent transfer, if any, shall also be in new, disinfected or thoroughly cleaned cages.
  • Rule 22: Monkeys shall be transported from trapping area to the nearest rail-head by the fastest means of transport available and the monkeys shall not be left unattended at any time during the journey.
  • Rule 23
    • Monkeys shall be transported in suitable wooden or bamboo cages, so constructed as not to allow the escape of the monkeys but permit sufficient passage of air ventilation. 
    • No nails, metallic projections or sharp edges shall be exposed on the exterior or in the interior of the cages. 
    • Each cage shall be equipped with appropriate water and feed recept3cles which are leak proof and capable ofbeing cleaned and refilled during transit.
    • The floor ofthe cages shall be made of bamboo reapers and the space between each reaper shall range between 20 mm and30mm.
    • To facilitate carriage of these cages, provision may be made for rope loops at the four top ends.
    • The weight of anyone loaded cage shall not exceed 45 kilograms.
    • The following two sizes of cages shall be used.
      • 910 x 760 x 510 mm - to contain not more than twelve monkeys, weighing between 1.8 and 3.00 kilograms each or ten monkeys weighing between 3.1 and 5.0 kilograms each.
      • 710 x 710 x 510 mm - to contain not more than ten monkeys weighing between 1.8 and 3.00 kilograms each or eight monkeys weighing between 3.1 and 5.00 kilograms each.
    • Provided that wooden cages as specified in Schedule-F to these rules may also be used for carrying monkeys from the trapping area to the nearest rail-head.
    • The construction details of two types of cages shall be as given in Schedule-E.
  • Rule 24: Rules 25 to 32 shall apply to transport of monkeys from a rail-head to another rail-head or from a rail-head to nearest airport.
  • Rule 25
    • Loading and unloading shall be carned out quickly and efficiently.
    • Cages shall be stored in such a manner that ventilation is adequate and the monkeys are not exposed to draught and direct heat or cold. 
    • Monkeys found dead shall be removed as quickly as possible for suitable disposal.
  • Rule 26: The transport cages shall be in accordance with specifications given in Rule 28.
  • Rule 27
    • Due provision shall be made by the sender for a sufficient supply of food and water for the journey.
    • In case the journey is over six hours an attendant shall accompany the monkeys to supply them food, water, and such other things, on route and he shall have access to, the monkeys for feeding, giving water and attention at all stations en route.
    • The food and water containers shall be checked at least every six hours and refilled, if necessary.
    • Monkeys shall not be disturbed during the night hours.
  • Rule 28: Not more than one cage shall be placed over the other and gunny packing shall be placed between two cages, when one is placed over the other.
  • Rule 29: Monkeys shall be brought to the airport sufficiently early.
  • Rule 30: Monkeys shall be provided with food and water immediately before loading on the aircraft.
  • Rule 31
    • The cages shall be clearly labelled showing the name, address and telephone number (if any) of the consignor and the consignee in bold red letters.
    • The consignee shall be informed about the train in which the consignment of monkeys is being sent and its arrival time in advance.
    • The consignment of monkeys to be transported shall be booked by the next passenger or main train and should not be detained after the consignment is accepted for booking.
  • Rule 32
    • A valid health certificate by a qualified veterinary surgeon to the effect that the monkeys are in a fit condition to travel from the nearest rail-head to another rail-head or from a rail-head to the nearest airport and are not showing any signs of infectious or contagious disease shall accompany each consignment.
    • In the absence of such a certificate, the carrier shall refuse to accept the consignment for transport.
    • The certificate shall be in a form specified in Schedule-D.
  • Rule 33: Rules 34 to 45 shall apply in relation to the transport of monkeys by air.
  • Rule 34: The time in transit shall be as short as possible and factors causing stress to monkeys shall be reduced to the minimum.
  • Rule 35: Monkeys that are not completely weaned, that is, under 1.8 kilograms in weight, shall not be transported except when specifically permitted by the Central Government.
  • Rule 36: Pregnant and nursing monkeys shall not be transported except when specifically permitted by the Central Government. Pregnant and nursing monkeys and monkeys weighing over 5 kilograms shall be transported in specially designed individual cages.
  • Rule 37: All monkeys in the same shall be of the same species and of approximately the same weight and size.
  • Rule 38
    • In view of the dangers of infection, only monkeys of the same species shall be transported in the same cabin or compartment of the aircraft.
    • Apparently sick or disabled monkeys exhibiting external injuries or infested with parasites shall not be transported.
    • Transport of other species of animals, birds, fish, food stuff or poisonous materials, such as pesticides and insecticides, in the same cabin or compartment shall not be permitted.
  • Rule 39
    • At no time during transit shall the monkeys be left unattended when carried in a freighter aircraft.
    • At least one attendant shall be present at all times when the aircraft is on the ground.
  • Rule 40
    • Monkeys shall be transported in suitable wooden cages, so constructed as not to allow the escape of the monkeys and shall allow sufficient passage of air for ventilation; no nails, metallic projections or sharp edges shall be exposed in the interior or on the exterior of such cages. Each cage shall be equipped with water and food receptacles which shall be leak -proof and be capable of being cleaned and refilled during transit. A suitable absorbent material such as saw dust shall be kept in the dropping trays.
    • The weight of anyone loaded cage shall not exceed 45 kilograms many case.
    • The following two sizes of cages shall be used:
      • 460 x 460 x 460 mm - to contain not more than ten monkeys weighing from 1. 8 to 3.0 kilograms each or four monkeys weighing from 3.1 to 5.0 kilograms each; and
      • 760 x 530 x 460 mm - to contain not more than ten monkeys weighing from 1. 8 to 3.0 kilograms each or eight monkeys weighing from 3.1 to 5.0 kilograms each.
    • The construction details of the two types of cages shall be as given in Schedule-F.
    • The construction details of the two types of cages used for the transport of pregnant and nursing monkeys shall be as given in Schedule-G.
  • Rule 41
    • The cages shall be clearly labelled showing the name, address and telephone number (if any) of the consignor and the consignee in bold red letters.
    • The consignee shall be informed in advance about the flight number of the freighter aircraft in which the consignment of monkeys is being sent and its arrival time.
    • The consignment of monkeys to be transported shall be booked by the next flight of the freighter aircraft and should not be detained after the consignment is accepted for booking.
  • Rule 42
    • A valid health certificate by a qualified veterinary surgeon to the effect that the monkeys are fit to travel by air and are not showing any signs of infectious or contagious disease shall accompany each consignment of monkeys.
    • In the absence of such a certificate, the carrier shall refuse to accept the consignment for shipment.
    • The form of a certificate under sub-rule (1) be as given in Schedule-D.
  • Rule 43
    • The air shall be changed not less than twelve times per hour and draughts shall be avoided and there shall be no dead pockets of air.
    • Except when the monkeys are being fed and given water; they shall travel in semi, darkness to make them quieter and less inclined to fight and thus give them better opportunities of resting.
  • Rule 44: The food and water containers shall be checked at every stop and refilled; if necessary, and a sufficient stock of food shall be available on the aircraft and at likely stopping places.
    • Note: About 85 grams of food per monkey is required daily. Suitable foods are dry cereal grains or gram. It is recommended that whole gram made into biscuits or wheat meal bread should be fed. A minimum of 140 ml of water shall be allowed for each monkey per day.
  • Rule 45: An empty cage of the usual dimensions with its sides covered except 50 mm at the top to allow for ventilation shall be provided in the freighter aircraft for housing the monkeys which fall sick or are injured during the journey.
Last modified: Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 12:07 PM