Animal Welfare Regulations - (Apply to Pet Merchants Only)

Part 3 - Standards: Subpart C - Specifications For Handling, Care, Treatment And Transportation Of Rabbits

Section 3.58 Classification And Separation

Animals housed in the same primary enclosure shall be maintained in compatible groups with the following additional restrictions:

1. Rabbits shall not be housed in the same primary enclosure with any other species of animals unless required for scientific reasons.
   
   
2. Rabbits under quarantine or treatment for a communicable disease shall be separated from other rabbits and other susceptible species of animals in such a manner as to minimize dissemination of such disease.