Foster J C, Meyers N M
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The transportation standards of the Animal Welfare Act do not cover rats and mice, however, commercial carriers apply them to all species. These regulations, which outline such areas as packaging standards, terminal conditions and temperature parameters, are an example of governmental regulatory overkill. Air cargo deregulation also has had a negative impact on transportation of animals. We in the research community must work affirmatively within the legislative and regulatory process rather than responding defensively to proposed regulations.
《动物福利法》的运输标准并不涵盖大鼠和小鼠，然而，商业运输公司将这些标准应用于所有物种。这些规定涵盖了包装标准、终点站条件和温度参数等领域，是政府监管过度的一个例子。航空货运放松管制也对动物运输产生了负面影响。我们研究界必须在立法和监管过程中积极行动，而不是对拟议的法规进行防御性回应。
