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(d) Disposal facilities must be provided to minimize vermin, infestation, odors and disease hazards. (e) Adequate storage and refrigeration must be provided to protect food supplies against contamination and deterioration. (f) The premises, cages, enclosures and housing facilities must be clean and disinfected as often as is necessary to maintain clean and sanitary conditions at all times. (g) Animals must be fed at least once a day with clean, wholesome food, sufficient to meet the normal nutritional requirements for the animal's age, size and condition. (h) Clean potable water must be made available to all animals at least twice daily for periods of not less than one hour. (i) Feeding and water receptacles must be kept clean and sanitary at all times. (j) Animals housed in the same primary enclosure must be maintained in compatible groups. Non -adult animals must not be housed in the same primary enclosure with adult animals other than their mothers. (k) An animal exhibiting a vicious disposition must be housed separately. (1) Females in season must not be confined in the same enclosure with males except for breeding purposes. Animals used for breeding must be of compatible size and only one male and one female may be mated at one time in a single enclosure. (m) Animals affected with clinical evidence of infections, contagious or communicable disease must be separated from other animals in a manner to minimize the chance of further infection. An effective program for the control of insects, ecto parasites and other pests must be established and maintained. (Ord. 03 -08, passed 5 -27 -2008) § 503.12 PROHIBITIONS. (1) An owner must not cause or permit his or her animal to run at large within the city limits. This restriction does not apply to: (a) Dogs that have been specially trained and certified to perform tasks to assist people, such as handicapped assistance, police canine duties or search and rescue; (b) Pigeons that have been released for limited periods necessary for exercise, training or competition provided it is not within 12 hours following a feeding; or