Animal Welfare
Animal Welfare Code of Practice - Breeding dogs and cats
Outlines the principles that everyone involved in breeding dogs and cats must use to protect the welfare of the animals in their care.
Welfare of livestock
See Welfare of livestock for information on:
- welfare during drought
- transport accidents
- humane destruction
- specific species (cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry)
- Standard Operating Procedures for the use of livestock in research and teaching.
Recent News Releases
- 23 Sep 2009Negligent dog and cat breeders face strict penalties under new code [43.0 kb PDF]
- 08 Sep 2009A wealth of experience provided for producers at Henty
- 01 Sep 2009Practical courses to help farmers identify parasites
- 20 Aug 2009September 1 deadline for mob-based movement recording
- 27 Jun 2009Review of penalties for egg producers who fail to comply with cage standards [27.5 kb PDF]
- 28 May 2009Dareton's new vet brings wealth of experience to region
Newsletter
The Animal Roundabout newsletter is produced biennially for people with an interest in the exhibition of animals in zoos, circuses, mobile farms, fauna and wildlife parks in NSW.
Useful links
- Animal Ethics Infolink (www.animalethics.org.au)
- Australian Animal Welfare Strategy (www.daff.gov.au)
The purpose of the Animal Welfare Branch is to promote the welfare of production animals and those used in research and exhibitions by administering the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979, the Exhibited Animals Protection Act 1986 and the Animal Research Act 1985 and by close interaction with urban, regional and rural communities.
IN THIS SECTION
- General animal welfare
General information, legislation, codes of practice, standard operating procedures and guidelines related to the welfare of livestock, dogs, horses, pest and other animals. - Animals in research and teaching
General information, legislation, policies, guidelines, ethics committees and factsheets related to the welfare of animals used in research and teaching. - Zoo, circus, exhibited & other animals
General information, legislation, policies and prescribed standards related to the welfare of animals in zoos, circuses, mobile farms, fauna and wildlife parks. - Codes of practice
National and state codes of practice that apply to zoos, circuses, animal exhibitors, research and teaching institutions and traders. Covers a range of animals, including companion animals, birds and animals in films and rodeos. - Legislation
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 and Regulation 2006, Animal Research Act 1985 and Regulation 2005, Exhibited Animals Protection Act 1986 and Regulation 2005. - Complaints
Lodging complaints, difference between formal and informal complaints, enforcement agencies, investigation and actions. - Forms
Application, notification, declaration and reporting forms. - Contacts