There must always be at least one dedicated casualty pen that is ready for immediate use and furnished with bedding, in case a casualty animal is found. These pens should have solid sides and isolated drainage. They should have a large gate, for easy access, and be located near the unloading bay so that casualty animals found at unloading do not have to walk far through the lairage. A trolley, or similar, may be useful for carrying animals to the casualty pens.
More than one casualty pen may be necessary to avoid mixing unfamiliar animals. The use of casualty pens as storage areas is not acceptable as this will result in a significant delay in dealing with casualty animals and cause further distress.
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