These Regulations, consisting of 61 sections divided into seven Parts and completed by three Schedules, concern the welfare of animals and aim at preventing cruelty to animals. These Regulations impose fines and expiation fees for the ill treatment of animals, the use of prohibited traps, the use of animals other than horses and cattle in rodeos, the use of prohibited equipment in rodeos, the incorrect keeping of domestic fowls and pigs, and for the transportation of livestock carried out without taking into account the length of spell and time off water, the loading density, etc. Provisions concern also: the use of animals for scientific purposes and for research; general requirements for conducting rodeos; general requirements for the keeping of fowls and pigs; general requirements for the transportation of livestock; adoption of a code of practice; etc.
أستراليا · 2012-08-16