[FEL-L] Re: Felines-L Digest, Vol 3, Issue 1

[Michael]

for all I found the info

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ac/publications/declaw_tooth.pdf
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> Declawing or the removal of the canine teeth (fangs) in wild or exotic
> carnivores
> or nonhuman primates is no longer considered to be appropriate  veterinary
> care
> unless prescribed by the attending veterinarian for treatment  of 
> individual
> medical
> problems of the paws or teeth. These procedures are no  longer considered 
> to
> be
> acceptable when performed solely for handling or  husbandry purposes since
> they
> can cause considerable pain and discomfort to  the animal and may result 
> in
> chronic health problems. These procedures are no  longer allowed under the
> Animal Welfare Act. This notice is consistent with  the current position
> statement
> issued by the American Veterinary Medical  Association.
> What animals does this apply to?
> This applies to all  regulated nonhuman primates and captive wild or 
> exotic
> carnivores, including,  but not limited to, big cats, canid species, and
> bears.
> Who does this apply  to?
> This policy applies to all AWA licensees (breeders, dealers, and 
> exhibitors)
> and registrants (research facilities).
> What does this mean to  the licensee or registrant?
> All AWA licensees must no longer routinely  perform these procedures
> (declawing and removal of canine teeth) on their  wild or exotic 
> carnivores
> and nonhuman primates. Continuing to routinely use  these procedures
> may subject the licensee to citation for noncompliance with  the AWA, and
> may result in enforcement action. Treatment of individual  animals with
> documented medical problems as prescribed by the attending  veterinarian
> is not subject to these restrictions. Registrants may use such  procedures
> only as part of a research protocol that has been reviewed and  approved 
> by
> the IACUC at the institution.
> What about animals have already  been declawed or defanged?
> Facilities with animals that have been subjected  to these procedures 
> prior to
> the issuance date of this notification will not  be found in noncompliance
> with this provision since these procedures cannot  be undone.
> The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination  in all
> its programs and activities on the basis
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