9 C.F.R. § 91.27 Troughs and hayracks.
Title 9 - Animals and Animal Products
All stalls and pens aboard an ocean vessel shall be equipped with proper troughs for feeding and watering animals as provided in this section. Racks or nets furnished for feeding hay shall be of a type acceptable to the inspector. The feeding of hay to the animals on ocean vessels may be by means of dispensing the hay from racks or nets or by placing the hay on the floor of the pens in which the animals are confined. (a) Horses and cattle. Troughs may be constructed of metal or wood and may be either removable or fixed. The space between the first footlock and footboard may be utilized for feeding cattle, provided a 2&inch;×4&inch; piece of lumber is affixed along the top surface of said footlock so that it, together with the footboard and the battens, will form an enclosure. If wooden troughs are used for feeding, an adequate supply of buckets or other metal containers shall be provided for the proper watering of the animals. (b) Sheep, goats, and swine. Pens for these animals shall have feed troughs not less than 8 inches wide and shall be equipped with proper receptacles for watering. Pens for sheep and goats shall also have ample hayracks suitable for these animals. [42 FR 28990, June 7, 1977. Redesignated at 45 FR 86413, Dec. 31, 1980]
Title 9: Animals and Animal Products
PART 91—INSPECTION AND HANDLING OF LIVESTOCK FOR EXPORTATION
Subpart D—Inspection of Vessels and Accommodations
§ 91.27 Troughs and hayracks.
