S.L. 439.13 Art. 32Information on dogs, cats and non- human primates.

(1) The Department shall establish a monitoring and enforcement system to ensure that all breeders, suppliers and users keep the following information on each dog, cat and non-human primate:

(a) identification of each animal;

(b) place and date of birth, when available;

(c) whether it is bred for use in procedures; and

(d) in the case of a non-human primate, whether it is the offspring of non-human primates that have been bred in captivity.

(2) Each dog, cat and non-human primate shall have an individual history file, which follows the animal as long as it is kept for the purposes of these regulations. The file shall be set up at birth, or in the case of dogs, prior to the eruption of the lower pair of permanent canine teeth, or prior to six months of age, whichever comes first, and shall cover any relevant reproductive, veterinary and social information on the individual animal and the projects in which it has been used.

(3) The information referred to in this regulation shall be kept for a minimum of three years after the death or rehoming of the animal, and shall be made available to the Department upon request. In the case of rehoming, relevant veterinary care and social information from the individual history file referred to in sub-regulation (2) shall accompany the animal.