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Zoology and Entomology: Zoology and Entomology Related Standards

Information Resources supporting Zoology and Entomology

SANS standards

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SANS Standards : The library provides access to SANS (and some corresponding ISO standards).You can access this through the library databases A to Z list.

Zoology Related Standards

SANS 10331 - Translocation of certain species of wild herbivore This code of practice covers aspects of the translocation, such as the capture, transportation, temporary accommodation and release, of wild herbivores, such as antelope, elephant, rhino, hippo, giraffe and zebra

SANS 10379 - Zoo and aquarium practice Specifies provisions for the management and operation of all zoos and aquariums, including reptile parks, crocodile farms, lion parks, bird parks, insectariums and any combination of these. It includes
provisions for management systems, the husbandry and welfare of animals, conservation and research practices, and educational and recreational aspects

SANS 10386 - The care and use of animals for scientific purposes This standard encompasses all aspects of the care and use of, or interaction with, animals for scientific purposes in medicine, biology, agriculture, veterinary and other animal sciences, as well as industry and teaching studies in South Africa. It includes animal use in research, teaching, field trials, product testing, diagnosis, the production of biological substances and environmental studies

SANS 1694 The welfare of dairy cattle. This standard provides guidance to the owners of dairy cattle and to persons in charge of them about the requirements they have to adhere to in order to meet their obligations under the relevant national legislation.

SANS 1478 -  Pig welfare.This standard covers requirements for humane husbandry practices for the keeping of pigs.

Entomology Related Standards

SANS 5233 - Pesticides - Biological evaluation of the efficacy of mists and fogs

SANS 5299 -  Pesticides - Rearing and handling of the Mediterranean flour moth (Ephestia kuehniella Zeller)

SANS 5302 - Pesticides - Rearing and handling of the skin and hide beetle (Dermestes maculatus de Geer)

SANS 5334 -  Pesticides - Rearing and handling of the common housefly (Musca domestica (L.)

SANS 5422 - Pesticides - Biological evaluation of insecticidal sprays on compost (laboratory test)

SANS 5457 - Pesticides - Rearing and handling of the American cockroach (Periplaneta americana (L.)

SANS 5458 - Pesticides - Rearing and handling of the German cockroach (Blatella germanica (L.)

SANS 5459 - Pesticides - Rearing and handling of the confused flour beetle (Tribolium confusum (Duv.)

SANS 5460 - Pesticides - Rearing and handling of the granary weevil (Sitophilus granarius (L.)

SANS 5461 - Pesticides - Rearing and handling of the rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae (L.)

SANS 5462 - Pesticides - Rearing and handling of the yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti (L.)

SANS 5808 - Pesticides - General conditions and equipment for the rearing and handling of test insects