2009 Nebraska Code
Chapter 54 LIVESTOCK
54-640 Commercial breeder; duties.

54-640. Commercial breeder; duties.

A commercial breeder shall:

(1) Maintain housing facilities and primary enclosures in a sanitary condition;

(2) Enable all dogs and cats to remain dry and clean;

(3) Provide shelter and protection from extreme temperatures and weather conditions that may be uncomfortable or hazardous to the dogs and cats;

(4) Provide sufficient shade to shelter all the dogs and cats housed in the primary enclosure at one time;

(5) Provide dogs and cats with easy and convenient access to adequate amounts of clean food and water;

(6) Provide adequate space appropriate to the age, size, weight, and breed of dog or cat. For purposes of this subdivision, adequate space means sufficient space to allow each dog and cat to turn about freely, to stand, sit, and lie in a comfortable, normal position, and to walk in a normal manner without the head of such animal touching the top of the cage which shall be at least six inches above the head of the tallest animal when the animal is standing;

(7) Provide dogs with adequate socialization and exercise. For the purpose of this subdivision, adequate socialization means physical contact with other dogs and with human beings, other than being fed, and adequate exercise means providing the opportunity for exercise at least two times per day outside of a cage or similar small enclosure except during inclement weather that may be hazardous to dogs;

(8) Assure that a handler's hands are washed before and after handling each infectious or contagious dog or cat;

(9) Maintain a written veterinary care plan developed in conjunction with an attending veterinarian; and

(10) Provide veterinary care without delay when necessary.

Source

Laws 2003, LB 274, § 7;
Laws 2009, LB241, § 10.