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Animal Welfare


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, livestock producers and traders. Covers a range of animals, including companion animals, birds, production animals, 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

Working horse and cattle

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.

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Newsletter

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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)
  • General animal welfare
  • Animals in research & teaching
  • Zoo, circus, exhibited & other animals
  • Codes of practice
  • Legislation
  • Complaints
  • Forms
  • Contacts
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