Animal Welfare Regulations (9 CFR, Subchapter A of Chapter 1). Country/Territory United States of America Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Animal health Transport/storage Internal trade Research Offences/penalties Geographical area Americas, North America Abstract These Regulations concern the handling of live or dead dogs, cats, non-human primates, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, or any other warmblooded animal, which is being used, or is intended for use for research, teaching, testing, experimentation, or exhibition purposes, or as a pet. "Animal" for purposes of these Regulations excludes birds, rats and mice bred for use in research; horses not used for research purposes; and other farm animals, such as, but not limited to, livestock or poultry used Full text English Website www.gpo.gov References - Legislation Implements Animal Welfare Act (7 USC, 2131-2159) Legislation | United States of America | 1966 (2013) Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Registration, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX