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Order Of 9 December 2014 Amending Various Technical Provisions On The Protection Of Animals Used For Scientific Purposes

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JORF n°0299 of 27 December 2014 page 22527
text No. 68



Order of 9 December 2014 amending various technical provisions for the protection of animals used for scientific purposes

NOR: AGRG1429285A ELI: https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/eli/arrete/2014/12/9/AGRG1429285A/jo/texte


Publics concerned: responsible for user establishments, breeders or animal suppliers used for scientific purposes.
Subject: corrections of editorial errors and transcription errors in three transposition orders of Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes.
Entry into force: the day after the publication of the text in the Official Journal of the French Republic.
References: the texts amended by this Order are available, in their drafting, on the website Légifrance (http://www.legifrance.gouv.fr).
Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, Minister of National Education, Higher Education and Research, Minister of Defence, Minister of Social Affairs, Health and Women's Rights, Minister of Agriculture, Agri-Food and Forestry, spokesperson for the Government, and Minister of Economy, Industry and Digital,
In view of the rural and maritime fisheries code, including chapter IV, section 6, title I, of Book II;
Having regard to the decision of February 1, 2013 on the acquisition and validation of the skills of personnel of the user establishments, breeders and animal suppliers used for scientific purposes;
Having regard to the decision of February 1, 2013 on the ethical assessment and authorization of projects involving the use of animals in experimental procedures;
In view of the decision of February 1, 2013, setting out the conditions for the accreditation, development and operation of the user establishments, breeders or suppliers of animals used for scientific purposes and their controls,
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The decision of February 1, 2013 referred to above concerning the acquisition and validation of the skills of the personnel of the user establishments, breeders and suppliers of animals used for scientific purposes is amended as follows:
I.-Section 1 is amended to read:
The words: "animals used for scientific purposes" are added after the words: "any farm breeder, supplier or user".
II.-In the title of the Appendix, the words "in section 5" are replaced by the words "in section 4".

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The above-mentioned decision of February 1, 2013 concerning the ethical assessment and authorization of projects involving the use of animals in experimental procedures is thus amended:
In section 5, point o, the words: "the person responsible for the overall implementation of the project" are replaced by the words: "the person or persons responsible for the overall implementation of the project".

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The above-mentioned decision of February 1, 2013, setting out the conditions for the accreditation, development and operation of the user establishments, breeders or suppliers of animals used for scientific purposes, and their controls are thus modified:
I.-To the I of Article 4, after the words: "The structure responsible for the well-being of animals referred to in Article R. 214-103" are inserted the words: "the rural code and the marine fisheries".
II.-The title of Appendix I is completed as follows:
"ANNEX I.-ELEMENTS COMPONENT TO THE GOVERNMENT DOSSIER"
III.-Appendix II, section B, is replaced by the schedule to this Order.

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The present order will be issued in the Official Journal of the French Republic.

  • Annex


    Annex
    Section B: specific section
    1. Temperature


    The guidelines for the temperature of the premises for animals hosted in cages or in indoor enclosures are shown in the table below:


    ESPÈCES OR ESPECTIVE GROUPS
    FOURCHETTE OPTIMALE
    (0°C)

    Primates of the New World

    20-28

    Smile
    Rat
    Hamster
    Gerbille
    Cobaye
    Primates of the Old World
    Caille

    20-24

    Rabbit
    Cat
    Dog
    Furet
    Poultry
    Pigeon

    15-21

    Porc
    Chèvre
    Mouton
    Bovin
    Horse

    10-24


    In some special cases, for example very young or naked animals, or post-operative accommodation, temperatures of accommodation premises higher than those indicated may be required.


    2. Dimension of cages or enclosures
    2.1. Souris, rats, gerbilles, hamsters and guinea pigs


    In the following mice-related tables, rats, stacks, hamsters and guinea pigs, the "compartment height" refers to the vertical distance between the ground and the upper horizontal part of the compartment; This height is applicable for more than 50% of the minimum floor surface of the compartment, prior to insertion of enrichment elements.
    When designing the compartments, the potential growth of the animals should be taken into account in order to ensure adequate space (according to Tables 1.1 to 1.5) throughout the study.


    Table 1.1
    Smile


    POIDS CORPOREL (g)
    MINIMUM DIMENSION
    of the compartment
    (cm2)
    SURFACE AU SOL
    by animal
    (cm2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    of the compartment
    (cm)
    DATE
    of application

    Reserve and during procedures

    up to 20
    more than 20 to 25
    more than 25 to 30
    more than 30

    330
    330
    330
    330

    60
    70
    80
    100

    12
    12
    12
    12

    1 January 2017

    Reproduction

    330

    12

    For a monogamous couple (non-consanguin/consanguin) or a trio (consanguin). For each additional female with its range, add 180 cm2.

    Breeder reserve (*)
    Size of the compartment: 950 cm2

    less than 20

    950

    40

    12

    Size of the compartment : 1 500 cm2

    less than 20

    1 500

    30

    12

    (*) Deered mice can be accommodated with these higher population densities during the short period following the withdrawal until they reproduce, provided that they use larger compartments and ensure sufficient enrichment and that these conditions of accommodation do not reduce the well-being of animals, e.g. causing greater aggressiveness, morbidity or mortality


    Table 1.2
    Rats


    POIDS CORPOREL
    (g)
    MINIMUM DIMENSION
    of the compartment
    (cm2)
    SURFACE AU SOL
    by animal
    (cm2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    of the compartment
    (cm)
    DATE
    of application

    Reserve and during procedures (*)

    up to 200
    more than 200 to 300
    more than 300 to 400
    more than 400 to 600
    more than 600

    800
    800
    800
    800
    1 500

    200
    250
    350
    450
    600

    18
    18
    18
    18
    18

    1 January 2017

    Reproduction

    800

    18

    Mother and worn. For each additional adult animal permanently introduced into the compartment, add 400 cm2.

    Breeder Reserve (**)
    Size of the compartment : 1 500 cm2

    up to 50
    more than 50 to 100
    more than 100 to 150
    more than 150 to 200

    1 500
    1 500
    1 500
    1 500

    100
    125
    150
    175

    18
    18
    18
    18

    Breeder Reserve (**)
    Size of the compartment : 2 500 cm2

    up to 100
    more than 100 to 150
    more than 150 to 200

    2,500
    2,500
    2,500

    100
    125
    150

    18
    18
    18

    (*) For long-term studies, if the space allocated to each animal becomes less than that indicated at the end of the studies in question, priority must be given to maintaining stable social structures.
    (**) Severe rats can be accommodated with these higher population densities during the short period following the withdrawal until they reproduce, provided that they use larger compartments and ensure sufficient enrichment and that these conditions of accommodation do not reduce the well-being of animals, e.g., causing greater aggressiveness, stereotyping or morbidity


    Table 1.3
    Gerbilles


    POIDS CORPOREL
    (g)
    MINIMUM DIMENSION
    of the compartment
    (cm2)
    SURFACE AU SOL
    by animal
    (cm2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    of the compartment
    (cm)
    DATE
    of application

    Reserve and during procedures

    up to 40
    more than 40

    1 200
    1 200

    150
    250

    18
    18

    1 January 2017

    Reproduction

    1 200

    18

    Monogame or trio couple with descendants


    Table 1.4
    Hamsters


    POIDS CORPOREL
    (g)
    MINIMUM DIMENSION
    of the compartment
    (cm2)
    SURFACE AU SOL
    by animal
    (cm2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    of the compartment
    (cm)
    DATE
    of application

    Reserve and during procedures

    up to 60
    more than 60 to 100
    more than 100

    800
    800
    800

    150
    200
    250

    14
    14
    14

    1 January 2017

    Reproduction

    800

    14

    Mother or monogamous couple with range.

    Breeder reserve (*)

    less than 60

    1 500

    100

    14

    (*) Severe hamsters can be accommodated with these higher population densities during the short period that follows the withdrawal until they reproduce, provided that they use larger compartments and ensure sufficient enrichment and that these conditions of accommodation do not reduce the well-being of animals, for example, causing greater agressivity,


    Table 1.5
    Cobayes


    POIDS CORPOREL (g)
    MINIMUM DIMENSION
    of the compartment
    (cm2)
    SURFACE AU SOL
    by animal
    (cm2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    of the compartment
    (cm)
    DATE
    of application

    Reserve and during procedures

    up to 200
    more than 200 to 300
    more than 300 to 450
    more than 450 to 700
    more than 700

    1 800
    1 800
    1 800
    2,500
    2,500

    200
    350
    500
    700
    900

    23
    23
    23
    23
    23

    1 January 2017

    Reproduction

    2,500

    23

    Couple with range. For each additional breeding female, add 1 000 cm2.


    2.2. Rabbits


    In the context of agricultural research, where the objective of the project requires that animals be accommodated in conditions similar to those of high farm animals for commercial purposes, accommodation must at least meet the standards set out in Directive 98/58/EC (1).
    A platform must be provided inside the compartment. This platform must allow the animal to extend or sit there and move easily below; it must not cover more than 40% of the ground space. If there are scientific or veterinary reasons not to use a platform, the size of the compartment must be greater than 33% for a single rabbit and 60% for two rabbits. When a platform is available for rabbits less than 10 weeks, the size of the platform must be at least 55 cm on 25 cm and the height must allow the animals to use it.


    Table 2.1
    Rabbits over ten weeks
    Table 2.1 concerns cages and enclosures. The additional surface is 3,000 cm2 per rabbit, for the third, fourth, fifth and sixth, and at least 2,500 cm2 for each additional rabbit beyond six.


    POIDS CORPOREL FINAL
    (kg)
    SURFACE AU SOL MINIMALE
    for one or two animals
    socially harmonious
    (cm2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    (cm)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    less than 3
    more than 3 to 5
    more than 5

    3 500
    4 200
    5 400

    45
    45
    60

    1 January 2017


    Table 2.2
    Bunny with range


    LATIN POIDS
    (kg)
    MINIMUM DIMENSION
    of the compartment
    (cm2)
    SUPPLEMENT
    for boxes
    nest
    (cm2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    (cm)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    less than 3
    more than 3 to 5
    more than 5

    3 500
    4 200
    5 400

    1 000
    1 200
    1 400

    45
    45
    60

    1 January 2017


    Table 2.3
    Rabbits less than ten weeks
    Table 2.3 concerns cages and enclosures.


    ÂGE
    MINIMUM DIMENSION
    of the compartment
    (cm2)
    SURFACE AU SOL
    minimum per animal
    (cm2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    (CM)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    7 weeks of withdrawal
    7 to 10 weeks

    4,000
    4,000

    800
    1 200

    40
    40

    1 January 2017


    Table 2.4
    Rabbits: optimal dimensions of platforms for compartments corresponding to the dimensions shown in Table 2.1


    IN SEMAINES
    POIDS CORPOREL FINAL
    (kg)
    SIZE
    (cm × cm)
    OPTIMUM HIGH
    above ground
    of the compartment
    (cm)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    more than 10

    less than 3
    more than 3 to 5
    more than 5

    55 × 25
    55 × 30
    60 × 35

    25
    25
    30

    1 January 2017


    2.3. Cats


    Cats cannot be accommodated individually for more than twenty-four hours in a row. Cats that are often aggressive to other cats must be isolated only if it is not possible to find them a compatible companion. Stress related to social interactions must be controlled at least every week in all individuals hosted by pair or group. Females with kittens less than four weeks or in the last two weeks of gestation can be accommodated individually.


    Table 3
    Cats


    The minimum area of which a pussy and its scope must have is the same as that for a single cat and must be gradually increased so that, at the age of four months, the kittens are relocated in accordance with the space requirements for adults.
    The feeding areas and those for litter bins should not be less than 50 centimetres apart and should never be put in place either.


    SOL (*)
    (m2)
    PLATES-FORMS
    (m2)
    HIGH
    (m)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    Minimum for an adult animal

    1.5

    0.5

    2

    1 January 2017

    For each additional animal

    0.75

    0.25

    -

    (*) Ground surface excluding platforms.


    2.4. Dogs


    Dogs must be able, to the extent possible, to spend on the outside. Dogs should not be accommodated individually for more than four hours in a row.
    The interior compartment shall be at least 50% of the minimum available space for dogs as specified in Table 4.1.
    The dimensions given below are based on the values required for beagles, but the giant breeds, such as the St.Bernard or the Irish Wolfhound, must have a much larger space than the one shown in Table 4.1. For breeds other than beagle, the necessary space must be determined in consultation with veterinary personnel.


    Table 4.1
    Dogs


    A dog housed with another dog or group may be confined in half of the total space provided (2 m2 for a dog under 20 kg, 4 m2 for a dog over 20 kg) while subjected to procedures within the meaning of this directive, if this isolation is indispensable for scientific reasons. The containment period cannot exceed four hours in a row.
    A breastfeeding bitch and its range must have the same space as a single dog of equivalent weight. The parturition compartment must be designed so that the bitch can move in an additional compartment or on a platform, away from the puppies.


    POIDS
    (kg)
    MINIMUM DIMENSION
    of the compartment
    (m2)
    SURFACE AU SOL
    for one or two animals
    (m2)
    FOR ANIMAL EACH
    add
    a minimum
    (m2)
    HIGH
    minimum
    (m)
    DATE
    of application

    up to 20
    more than 20

    4
    8

    4
    8

    2
    4

    2
    2

    1 January 2017


    Table 4.2
    Dogs after withdrawal


    CHIEN POIDS
    (kg)
    MINIMUM DIMENSION
    of the compartment
    (m2)
    SURFACE AU SOL
    minimum per animal
    (m2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    (m)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    up to 5
    more than 5 to 10
    more than 10 to 15
    more than 15 to 20
    more than 20

    4
    4
    4
    4
    8

    0.5
    1.0
    1.5
    2
    4

    2
    2
    2
    2
    2

    1 January 2017


    2.5. Furets
    Table 5
    Furets


    MINIMUM DIMENSION
    of the compartment
    (cm2)
    SURFACE AU SOL
    minimum per animal
    (cm2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    (cm)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    Animals up to 600 g
    Animals over 600 g
    Adults
    Females and young people

    4 500
    4 500
    6 000
    5 400

    1 500
    3,000
    6 000
    5 400

    50
    50
    50
    50

    1 January 2017


    2.6. Primates


    Young primates should not be separated from their mother before the age of six to twelve months depending on the species.
    The environment must allow primates to engage in complex activities on a daily basis. The compartment must allow them to adopt behaviours as varied as possible, give them a sense of security and offer them a complex environment to allow them to run, walk, climb and jump.


    Table 6.1
    Yesstitis and tamarins


    MINIMUM SURFACE
    ground compartment
    for one (*) or two animals
    smaller
    up to the age of 5 months
    (m2)
    MINIMAL VOLUME
    per additional animal
    over 5 months
    (m3)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    of the compartment
    (m) (*)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    Yesstitis

    0.5

    0.2

    1.5

    1 January 2017

    Tamarins

    1.5

    0.2

    1.5

    (*) Animals must be accommodated individually only in exceptional circumstances.
    (**) The top of the compartment must be at least 1.80 m from the ground.


    Young oristitis and tamarins should not be separated from their mother before the age of eight months.


    Table 6.2
    Saïmiris


    SURFACE AU SOL MINIMALE
    for one (*) or two animals
    (m2)
    MINIMAL VOLUME
    per additional animal
    more than 6 months
    (m3)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    of the compartment
    (m)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    2.0

    0.5

    1.8

    1 January 2017

    (*) Animals must be accommodated individually only in exceptional circumstances.


    Young sairs must not be separated from their mother before the age of six months.


    Table 6.3
    Macaques and vervets (*)


    MINIMUM DIMENSION
    of the compartment
    (m2)
    MINIMAL VOLUME
    of the compartment
    (m3)
    MINIMAL VOLUME
    by animal
    (m3)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    of the compartment
    (m)
    DATE
    of application

    Animals under 3 years (**)

    2.0

    3.6

    1.0

    1.8

    1 January 2017

    Animals 3 years or older (***)

    2.0

    3.6

    1.8

    1.8

    Animals detained for reproduction (****)

    3.5

    2.0

    (**) A minimum size compartment can accommodate up to three animals.
    (***) A minimum size compartment can accommodate up to two animals.
    (****) In a breeding colony, no additional space/volume is required for young animals up to the age of two hosted with their mother.


    Young macaques and vervets should not be separated from their mother before the age of eight months.

    (*) Animals must be accommodated individually only in exceptional circumstances.


    Table 6.4
    Babouins (*)


    MINIMUM DIMENSION
    of the compartment
    (m2)
    MINIMAL VOLUME
    of the compartment
    (m3)
    MINIMAL VOLUME
    by animal
    (m3)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    of the compartment
    (m)
    DATE
    of application

    Animals under 4 (**)

    4.0

    7.2

    3.0

    1.8

    1 January 2017

    Animals 4 years or older (**)

    7.0

    12.6

    6.0

    1.8

    Animals detained for reproduction (***)

    12.0

    2.0

    (**) A minimum size compartment can accommodate up to two animals.
    (***) In a breeding colony, no additional space/volume is required for young animals up to the age of two hosted with their mother.


    The young baboons must not be separated from their mother before the age of eight months.

    (*) Animals must be accommodated individually only in exceptional circumstances.


    2.7. Farm animals


    In the context of agricultural research, where the objective of the project requires that animals be accommodated in conditions similar to those of high farm animals for commercial purposes, accommodation must meet at least the standards set out in Directives 98/58/EC, 91/629/EEC (2) and 91/630/EEC (3).


    Table 7.1
    Bovins


    POIDS CORPOREL
    (kg)
    MINIMUM DIMENSION
    of the compartment
    (m2)
    SURFACE AU SOL
    minimum per animal
    (m2/animal)
    SPACE AT MANGEOIR
    for food
    at will
    decorated cattle
    (m/animal)
    SPACE AT MANGEOIR
    for food
    restricted
    decorated cattle
    (m/animal)
    DATE
    of application

    up to 100
    more than 100 to 200
    more than 200 to 400
    more than 400 to 600
    more than 600 to 800
    more than 800

    2.50
    4.25
    6,00
    9,00
    11.00
    16,00

    2,30
    3.40
    4.80
    7.50
    8.75
    10.00

    0.10
    0.15
    0.8
    0.21
    0.24
    0.30

    0.30
    0.50
    0.60
    0.70
    0.80
    1.00

    1 January 2017


    Table 7.2
    sheep and goats


    POIDS CORPOREL
    (kg)
    DIMENSION
    minimum
    of the compartment
    (m2)
    SURFACE AU SOL
    minimum
    by animal
    (m2)
    HIGH
    minimum
    separations
    (m)
    SPACE
    at the manger
    for food
    at will
    Animals
    (m/animal)
    SPACE
    at the manger
    for food
    restricted
    Animals
    (m/animal)
    DATE
    of application

    less than 20
    more than 20 to 35
    more than 35 to 60
    more than 60

    1.0
    1.5
    2.0
    3.0

    0.7
    1.0
    1.5
    1.8

    1.0
    1.2
    1.2
    1.5

    0.10
    0.10
    0.12
    0.12

    0.25
    0.30
    0.40
    0.50

    1 January 2017


    Table 7.3
    Porcs and mini-porcs


    POIDS VIF
    (kg)
    MINIMUM DIMENSION
    (*)
    (m2)
    SURFACE AU SOL
    minimum per animal
    (m2/animal)
    SPACE MINIMAL DE L'AIRE
    rest by animal
    (in neutral thermal conditions)
    (m2/animal)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    up to 5
    more than 5 to 10
    more than 10 to 20
    more than 20 to 30
    more than 30 to 50
    more than 50 to 70
    more than 70 to 100
    more than 100 to 150
    more than 150
    adults (conventional)

    2.0
    2.0
    2.0
    2.0
    2.0
    3.0
    3.0
    4.0
    5.0
    7.5

    0.20
    0.25
    0.35
    0.50
    0.70
    0.80
    1.00
    1.35
    2.50

    0.10
    0.1
    0.8
    0.24
    0.33
    0.41
    0.53
    0.70
    0.95
    1,30

    1 January 2017

    (*) Porks can be locked in smaller compartments for short periods of time, for example by dividing the main compartment with partitions, if justified by veterinary or experimental reasons, for example when individual food is needed.


    Table 7.4 Post requirements
    Equides


    The shortest side must have at least 1.5 times the height of the animal at the withers. The height of the interior compartments should allow animals to stand entirely.


    HIGH
    (m)

    SURFACE AU SOL MINIMALE PAR ANIMAL
    (m2/animal)

    HIGH
    minimum
    (m)

    DATE
    of application

    For each animal
    individually hosted
    or group
    of three animals
    maximum

    For each animal
    Hosted in group
    four or more animals

    Rolling box
    (June + colt)

    1.00 to 1.40
    more than 1.40 to 1.60
    more than 1.60

    9.0
    12.0
    16,0,

    6.0
    9.0
    (2 x HG) 2 (*)

    16
    20
    20

    3.00
    3.00
    3.00

    1 January 2017

    (*) To ensure sufficient space, the minimum dimensions for each animal are calculated on the basis of the height at the withers (HG).


    2.8. Birds


    In the context of agricultural research, where the objective of the project requires that animals be accommodated in conditions similar to those of high farm animals for commercial purposes, accommodation must meet at least the standards set out in Directives 98/58/EC, 1999/74/EC (4) and 2007/43/EC (5).


    Table 8.1
    Domestic chickens


    When compartments of the minimum size indicated below cannot be provided for scientific reasons, the duration of the containment must be justified by the experimenter and determined in consultation with veterinary personnel. In these circumstances, birds may be accommodated in smaller compartments, containing suitable enrichment elements, with a minimum surface area of 0.75 m2.


    POIDS CORPOREL
    (g)
    DIMENSION
    minimum
    of the compartment
    (m2)
    SURFACE AU SOL
    minimum bird
    (m2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    (cm)
    LONGER
    minimum
    ate
    bird
    (cm)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    up to 200
    more than 200 to 300
    more than 300 to 600
    more than 600 to 1,200
    more than 1,200 to 1,800
    more than 1,800 to 2,400
    more than 2,400

    1.00
    1.00
    1.00
    2,00
    2,00
    2,00
    2,00

    0, 025
    0.03
    0.05
    0.09
    0.1
    0.13
    0.21

    30
    30
    40
    50
    75
    75
    75

    3
    3
    7
    15
    15
    15
    15

    1 January 2017


    Table 8.2
    Domestic turkeys


    All sides of the compartment must be at least 1.50 m in length. When compartments of the minimum size indicated below cannot be provided for scientific reasons, the duration of the containment must be justified by the experimenter and determined in consultation with veterinary personnel. In these circumstances, birds may be accommodated in smaller compartments, containing suitable enrichment elements, with a minimum surface area of 0.75 m2 and a minimum height of 50 cm for birds of less than 0.6 kg, 75 cm for birds of less than 4 kg and 100 cm for birds of more than 4 kg. These compartments can be used to house small bird groups, according to the minimum available space recommendations in Table 8.2.


    POIDS CORPOREL
    (kg)
    DIMENSION
    minimum
    of the compartment
    (m2)
    SURFACE AU SOL
    minimum bird
    (m2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    (cm)
    LONGER
    minimum
    ate
    bird
    (cm)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    up to 0.3
    more than 0.3 to 0.6
    more than 0.6 to 1
    more than 1 to 4
    more than 4 to 8
    more than 8 to 12
    more than 12-16
    more than 16 to 20
    more than 20

    2,00
    2,00
    2,00
    2,00
    2,00
    2,00
    2,00
    2,00
    3.00

    0.13
    0.17
    0.30
    0.35
    0.40
    0.50
    0.55
    0.60
    1.00

    50
    50
    100
    100
    100
    150
    150
    150
    150

    3
    7
    15
    15
    15
    20
    20
    20
    20

    1 January 2017


    Table 8.3
    Cailles


    POIDS CORPOREL
    (g)
    DIMENSION
    minimum
    of the compartment
    (m2)
    SURFACE
    bird
    Hosted by pair
    (m2)
    SURFACE PAR OISEAU
    additional
    Hosted in group
    (m2)
    HIGH
    minimum
    (cm)
    LONGER
    minimum
    ate
    bird
    (cm)
    DATE
    of application

    up to 150
    more than 150

    1.00
    1.00

    0.5
    0.6

    0.10
    0.15

    20
    30

    4
    4

    1 January 2017


    Table 8.4 Post requirements
    Ducks and geese


    When compartments of the minimum size indicated below cannot be provided for scientific reasons, the duration of the containment must be justified by the experimenter and determined in consultation with veterinary personnel. In these circumstances, birds may be accommodated in smaller compartments, containing suitable enrichment elements, with a minimum surface area of 0.75 m2. These compartments can be used to house small bird groups, according to the minimum available space recommendations in Table 8.4.


    POIDS CORPOREL
    (g)
    DIMENSION
    minimum
    of the compartment
    (m2)
    SURFACE
    bird
    (m2) (*)
    HIGH
    minimum
    (cm)
    LONGER
    minimum
    ate
    bird
    (cm)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    Ducks

    1 January 2017

    up to 300
    more than 300 to 1,200 (**)
    more than 1,200 to 3,500
    more than 3,500

    2,00
    2,00
    2,00
    2,00

    0.10
    0.20
    0.25
    0.50

    50
    200
    200
    200

    10
    10
    15
    15

    Oies

    up to 500
    more than 500 to 2,000
    more than 2,000

    2,00
    2,00
    2,00

    0.20
    0.33
    0.50

    200
    200
    200

    10
    15
    15

    (*) A basin of not less than 0.50 m2 per 2 m2 compartment shall be provided with a minimum depth of 30 cm. The basin can represent up to 50% of the surface of the compartment.
    (**) Birds that are not yet ready to fly can be accommodated in compartments of a minimum height of 75 cm.


    Table 8.5 Post requirements
    Ducks and geese: minimum basin size (*)


    SURFACE
    (m2)
    PROFOND
    (cm)

    Ducks
    Oies

    0.5
    0.5

    30
    more than 10 to 30

    (*) Basin sizes per 2 m2 compartment. The basin can represent up to 50% of the minimum size of the compartment.


    Table 8.6 Post requirements
    Pigeons


    The compartments must be long and narrow (e.g. 2 m on 1 m) rather than square, so that the birds can carry out short flights.


    TAILLE DU GROUPE
    DIMENSION
    minimum
    of the compartment
    (m2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    (cm)
    LONGER
    minimum
    ate
    bird
    (cm)
    LONGER
    minimum perch
    bird
    (cm)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    up to 6

    2

    200

    5

    30

    1 January 2017

    more than 7 to 12

    3

    200

    5

    30

    extra bird
    beyond 12

    0.15

    5

    30


    Table 8.7 Post requirements
    Mandarin diamonds


    The compartments must be long and narrow (e.g. 2 m on 1 m) so that the birds can carry out short flights. For reproduction studies, couples can be accommodated in smaller compartments, containing suitable enrichment elements, with a minimum surface area of 0.50 m2 and a minimum height of 40 cm. The duration of the containment must be justified by the experimenter and determined in consultation with veterinary personnel.


    TAILLE DU GROUPE
    MINIMUM DIMENSION
    of the compartment
    (m2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    (cm)
    NUMBER MINIMAL
    Distributors
    food
    PAPLICATION DATE

    up to 6

    1.0

    100

    2

    1 January 2017

    7 to 12

    1.5

    200

    2

    13-20

    2.0

    3

    extra bird
    beyond 20

    0.05

    200

    1 for 6 birds


    2.9. Amphibians
    Table 9.1
    Aquatic emergency


    CORPS LONGER (*)
    (cm)
    MONFACE D'EAU MINIMALE
    (cm2)
    MONFACE D'EAU MINIMALE
    per additional animal
    Hosted in group
    (cm2)
    PROFOND
    minimum water
    (cm)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    up to 10
    more than 10 to 15
    more than 15 to 20
    more than 20 to 30
    more than 30

    262.5
    525
    875
    1 837,5
    3 150

    50
    110
    200
    440
    800

    13
    13
    15
    15
    20

    1 January 2017

    (*) Measured from nose to cloak.


    Table 9.2 Post requirements
    Aquatic Bears (*)


    CORPS (**)
    (cm)
    MONFACE D'EAU MINIMALE
    (cm2)
    MONFACE D'EAU MINIMALE
    per additional animal
    Hosted in group
    (cm2)
    PROFOND
    minimum water
    (cm)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    less than 6
    more than 6 to 9
    more than 9 to 12
    more than 12

    160
    300
    600
    920

    40
    75
    150
    230

    6
    8
    10
    12.5

    1 January 2017

    (**) Measured from nose to cloak.

    (*) These conditions apply to harbors for accommodation (i.e. for livestock), but not to harbors used for natural reproduction and for overovulation for efficiency reasons, as these latter procedures require smaller aquariums. Minimum space requirements are calculated for adults of the size indicated; it is necessary either to exclude juveniles and tetards, or to modify proportional dimensions.


    Table 9.3
    Semi-aquatic


    CORPS LONGER (*)
    (cm)
    DIMENSION
    minimum
    of the compartment
    (**) (cm2)
    MINIMUM SURFACE
    by animal
    additional
    Hosted in group
    (cm2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    (***)
    (cm)
    PROFOND
    minimum water
    (cm)
    DATE
    of application

    up to 5.0
    more than 5.0 to 7.5
    more than 7.5

    1 500
    3 500
    4,000

    200
    500
    700

    20
    30
    30

    10
    10
    15

    1 January 2017

    (*) Measured from nose to cloak.
    (**) A third of farmland, two thirds of aquatic area, sufficient for animals to immerse themselves.
    (***) Measured from the surface of the earth to the inner face of the top of the terrarium; the height of the accommodation must also be adapted to the interior architecture.


    Table 9.4 Post requirements
    Semi-terrestrial


    CORPS LONGER (*)
    (CM)
    DIMENSION
    minimum
    (**)
    (CM2)
    MINIMUM SURFACE
    by animal
    additional
    Hosted in group
    (CM2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    (***)
    (CM)
    PROFOND
    MInimale of water
    (CM)
    DATE
    of application

    up to 5.0
    more than 5.0 to 7.5
    more than 7.5

    1 500
    3 500
    4,000

    200
    500
    700

    20
    30
    30

    10
    10
    15

    1 January 2017

    (*) Measured from nose to cloak.
    (**) Two thirds of farmland, one third of aquatic area, sufficient for animals to immerse themselves.
    (***) Measured from the surface of the earth to the inner face of the top of the terrarium; the height of the accommodation must also be adapted to the interior architecture


    Table 9.5 Summary by object of expenditure
    Tree bears


    LONGER
    (*) (CM)
    MINIMUM DIMENSION
    (**)
    (CM2)
    MINIMUM SURFACE
    per additional animal
    Hosted in group
    (CM2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    (***)
    (CM)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    up to 3.0
    more than 3.0

    900
    1 500

    100
    200

    30
    30

    1 January 2017

    (*) Measured from nose to cloak.
    (**) Two thirds of farmland, one third of aquatic area, sufficient for animals to immerse themselves.
    (***) Measured from the surface of the earth to the inner face of the top of the terrarium; the height of the accommodation must also be adapted to the interior architecture.


    2.10. Reptiles
    Table 10.1
    Aquatic chloronians


    LONGER
    (*) (cm)
    MONFACE D'EAU MINIMALE
    (cm2)
    MONFACE D'EAU MINIMALE
    per additional animal
    Hosted in group
    (cm2)
    PROFOND
    minimum water
    (cm)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    Up to 5
    more than 5 to 10
    more than 10 to 15
    more than 15 to 20
    more than 20 to 30
    more than 30

    600
    1 600
    3 500
    6 000
    10 000
    20 000

    100
    300
    600
    1 200
    2,000
    5,000

    10
    15
    20
    30
    35
    40

    1 January 2017

    (*) Measured straight from the front edge to the rear edge of the shell.


    Table 10.2 Summary by object of expenditure
    Earth snouts


    CORPS LONGER (*)
    (cm)
    SURFACE AU SOL MINIMALE
    (cm2)
    MINIMUM SURFACE
    per additional animal
    Hosted in group
    (cm2)
    MINIMUM HIGH
    (**)
    (cm)
    PAPLICATION DATE

    Up to 30
    more than 30 to 40
    more than 40 to 50
    more than 50 to 75
    more than 75

    300
    400
    600
    1 200
    2,500

    150
    200
    300
    600
    1 200

    10
    12
    15
    20
    28

    1 January 2017

    (*) Measured from nose to tail end.
    (**) Measured from the surface of the earth to the inner face of the top of the terrarium; the height of the accommodation must also be adapted to its interior structure.


    2.11. Fish
    11.1. Water flow and water quality


    A suitable water flow and appropriate quality must be ensured constantly. Water circulation or filtration in aquariums must be sufficient to ensure that water quality parameters are maintained within acceptable limits. Whenever necessary, water must be filtered or treated to eliminate harmful substances for fish. Water quality parameters must always remain within the range acceptable to physiology and normal activities for a given species of fish and stage of development. Water circulation must allow fish to swim properly and maintain normal behaviour. Fishes must benefit from an appropriate period of acclimatization and adaptation to changes in water quality conditions.


    11.2. Oxygen, nitrogen compounds, pH and salinity


    The oxygen concentration shall be appropriate to the species and the context in which they are held. When necessary, additional aeration of the aquarium water must be provided. The concentration of nitrogen compounds shall be maintained at a low level.
    The pH must be adapted to the species and maintained as stable as possible. Salinity must be adapted to the needs of species and to the life cycle of fish. Any change in the salinity of water must take place gradually.


    11.3. Temperature, lighting, noise


    The temperature must be maintained inside the optimal range for the fish species concerned and maintained as stable as possible. Any temperature change must take place gradually. Fish should be kept under an appropriate photoperiod. The sound level must be minimized and, to the extent possible, equipment that can cause noise or vibration, such as generators and filtering systems, should be separated from fish hosting aquariums.


    11.4. Population density and environmental complexity


    The population density must be based on all fish needs for environmental, health and well-being conditions. Fish must have a sufficient volume of water to swim normally, taking into account their size, age, state of health and dietary methods. Fishes will benefit from appropriate environmental enrichment, such as stains or suitable substrate, unless behaviour suggests that this is not necessary.


    11.5. Power supply and handling


    Fish must be given appropriate diet to the species and at an appropriate rate. Particular attention must be paid to feeding fish in the larval state when passing from natural food to artificial foods. Handling must be as limited as possible.

    (1) Council Directive 98/58/EC of 20 July 1998 on animal protection in livestock (OJ L 221 of 8.8.1998, p. 23). (2) Council Directive 91/629/EEC of 19 November 1991 establishing minimum standards for the protection of calves (OJ L 340 of 11.12.1991, p. 28). (3) Council Directive 91/630/EC of 19 November 1991 establishing minimum standards for the protection of pigs (OJ L 340 of 11.12.1991, p. 33). (4) Council Directive 1999/74/EC of 19 July 1999 establishing minimum standards for the protection of laying hens (OJ L 203 of 3.8.1999, p. 53). (5) Council Directive 2007/43/EC of 28 June 2007 establishing the minimum rules for the protection of chickens for meat production (OJ L 182 of 12.7.2007, p. 19).


Done on 9 December 2014.


Minister of Agriculture, Agri-Food and Forestry, Government Spokesperson,

For the Minister and by delegation:

The Chief Food Officer,

P. Dehaumont


Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy,

For the Minister and by delegation:

The Director of Water and Biodiversity,

L. Roy


Minister of National Education, Higher Education and Research,

For the Minister and by delegation:

Director General for Research, and Innovation,

R. Genet


Minister of Defence,

Jean-Yves Le Drian


Minister of Social Affairs, Health and Women ' s Rights,

For the Minister and by delegation:

The Director General of Health,

B. Vallet


Minister of Economy, Industry and Digital,

For the Minister and by delegation:

The Chief of Industry Service,

C. Lerouge


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