Transfer animals are assessed, sterilized, vaccinated, and treated for parasites prior to transportation or by the receiving facility, in consultation with a veterinarian.  

Evidence: 

• Description of assessment, sterilization, vaccination and deworming practices for transfer animals and/or policy and protocol  
• Description of vaccination practices for transfer animals and/or policy and protocol 
• Description of process used to validate the receiving facility's processes for assessment, sterilization, vaccination, and treatment for parasites