The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal & Plant Health Inspection (APHIS) Animal Care Division enforces the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The Regulations clearly state in Part III, Subpart F, Section 3.133 Separation: Animals housed in the same primary enclosure must be compatible. Animals shall not be housed near animals that interfere with their health or cause them discomfort.

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