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
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
- 10 Feb 2012NSW Government takes swift action to ramp up random abattoir inspections [154.1 KB PDF]
- 09 Feb 2012Slaughtering at Sydney abattoir stopped
- 18 Dec 2011NSW Government to help RSPCA rebuild Yagoona animal shelter [229.2 KB PDF]
- 06 Dec 2011Landholders advised to prepare flood plan for livestock
- 03 Nov 2011NSW saleyards get tick of approval
- 17 Oct 2011Field day looks at opportunities flowing from grain fed market to EU
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)