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Animal Accommodation (kennel sizes (Stable Sizing (Ponies (up to 14.2…
Animal Accommodation
kennel sizes
Cat: 45.72(H), 45.72 (W) & 72.39 (D)
Small Dog: 45.72 (H), 60.96 (W), 72.39 (D)
Medium Dog: 76.20 (H), 76.20 (W), 72.39 (D)
Large Dog: 76.20 (H), 121.92 (W), 72.39 (D)
Giant Dog: 91.44 (H), 152.40 (W), 72.39 (D)
Walk In Kennel: 180 (H), 140 (W), 110 (D)
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the five freedoms:
Freedom From Hunger and Thirst: by ready access to food and fresh water in order to maintain full health and vigour.
Freedom from Discomfort: by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area
Freedom from pain, injury or disease: by prevention and/or rapid diagnosis and treatment
Freedom to express normal behaviour: by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and, where necessary, company of the animals own kind.
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Temperatures
Adult dogs
7-26c should not drop below 7 degrees, sleeping area should be at least 10 degress
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Ventilation
Ventilation: Good Ventilation is vital in kennels and catteries for four reasons:
To Provide Clean Air for Staff and Animals by Removing odours, Fumes (ammonia) and Gases (Expired Carbon Dioxide)
To Reduce Risk Of Cross-Contamination Of Airborne Infections
To Control Humidity
To Assist In Temperature Regulation
Passive Ventilation:
Fresh air is provided by opening windows, doors and vents. This is an ineffective method of ventilation when used alone within a kennel or a cattery environment: there is no control over the number of air changes per hour, draughts are caused, heat will be lost (which is not economical) and there is the risk of animals escaping
Active Ventilation: Active Ventilation actively pulls in fresh air and forces out stale air. This dramatically reduces the risk of cross-infection of airborne disease but does not rule it out, so an animal that is suspected of having an infection that can be passed via airborne or aerosol route should always be isolated.
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Definitions
Isolation - is the physical separation of the animal suspected of having or proved to have a transmissible infectious disease
Quarantine - compulsory isolation (with associated strict protocols) of animals with, or potentially exposed to, infectious diseases. In the case or quarantine kennels this usually applies to notifiable diseases such as rabies. Within ordinary kennels and catteries and in veterinary practices quarantine is used to describe the isolation of all animals with suspected contagious disease or of unknown health status.
Barrier Nursing - Creates a barrier between the infectious animal and the nursing staff and other animals (e.g. wearing protective clothing, using separate equipment) This is usually carried out in conjunction with isolating the animal but can be employed alone if no isolation facilities exist
Protective Isolation - is the isolation of very susceptible animals (e.g. Very young, very old, after surgery, or with compromised immunity) in an attempt to protect them from potential sources of infection