Created by Anon.
1 Jun 1956
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

EXPORT TRADE CONTROL

PUBLIC NOTICE NO. 1-ETC(P.N.)/56.

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7. Name of the Carrier.

Declaration to be furnished by the Carrier.

I/We declare that during transit the animals will receive humane treatment which will include proper protection from the elements, adequate supply of food and water and proper handling during transit. Non-perishable foodstuff ("mixed grains or grain", maize, grams [sic], groundnuts etc*) will be provided on the scale 1/2 lb. per monkey per day, augmented with fresh vegetables. The latter would be served only at stoppages and not on the way. Animals will be accepted for transportation only if housed in containers of the specifications mentioned in the declaration signed by the exporter. The containers will be placed in the vehicle so as to prevent cargo shifting in transit and allow ventilation for each cage. I/We shall be responsible for the proper loading and unloading of the animals and will not permit any throwing, dropping or unnecessary tripping of cages or any mishandling which might cause harm to or unnecessarily agitate the animals.

(Signature of the Carrier)

8. Undertaking by the exporter.

I/We undertake that the animals, while in my/our possession or custody, will be given humane treatment which will include proper protection from the elements, adequate supply of food and water and proper handling during loading. The animals will be housed in container of wood or bamboo, so constructed as to allow passage of air for ventilation through at least 50% of the surface on three separate surfaces. Each container shall be equipped with a water receptacle capable of being refilled during transit. No nails, metallic projections or other sharp edges will be exposed on the interior of such containers. The minimum dimensions of any crate or container will be 36 inches long, 19 inches high, and 18 inches deep. Each container will provide a minimum of 5/8 cubic feet, 3/4 cubic feet and 15/16 cubic feet for small, medium and large size monkeys contained therein respectively. No shipping container when loaded will weigh more than 200 lbs, if made of bamboo or 245 lbs, if made of wood. Not more than 23 monkeys will be confined in a single shipping container. Arrangements will also be made to ensure that the animals are examined by a qualified veterinary doctor at the time the consignment is tendered for shipment.

(Signature of the Exporter)

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