Animal housing standards

Animal housing standards are rules that ensure animals are kept in environments that meet their physical and behavioral needs. These standards specify appropriate space, ventilation, lighting, and sanitation to promote health and wellbeing. They also recommend enrichment and proper access to food and water. Complying with these standards helps prevent stress, injury, and disease, and ensures animals are treated humanely, whether in farms, shelters, or laboratories. Overall, they aim to create safe, comfortable, and dignified living conditions for animals under human care.