Preface. Extensive consultation takes place with industry and other interested groups in the development of codes.

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1 4 Preface The codes of recommendations and minimum standards for the welfare of animals have been prepared by the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC), which was established in 8 by the then Minister of Agriculture to advise him on matters concerning animal welfare. AWAC consists of members from the following backgrounds: the farming community, animal welfare groups, the veterinary profession, animal behaviour and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. It also includes the chairman of the National Animal thics Advisory Committee, an independent chairman and, up until February, a philosopher. xtensive consultation takes place with industry and other interested groups in the development of codes. This Code of Recommendations and Minimum Standards for the Care of Animals in Boarding stablishments was endorsed as a national code at the committee meeting held on 2 August 3. The codes of recommendation and minimum standards which have been endorsed by AWAC are: Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Circus Animals and Information for Circus Operators. Code of Recommendations and Minimum Standards for the Sea Transport of Sheep from New Zealand. Code of Recommendations and Minimum Standards for the Welfare of Sheep. Code of Recommendations and Minimum Standards for the Welfare of Dairy Cattle. Code of Recommendations and Minimum Standards for the Welfare of Deer During the Removal of Antlers. Code of Recommendations and Minimum Standards for the Welfare of Animals Used in Rodeo vents. Code of Recommendations and Minimum Standards for the Welfare of Horses. Code of Recommendations and Minimum Standards for the Welfare of Bobby Calves. The codes of welfare may be revised to take into account changes in practices of animal management and knowledge of animal welfare.

2 42 Contents Page Preface Contents. Introduction 2. Legal Responsibilities 3. Responsibilities of the Manager v Animal Housing 4. Location 4.2 Construction 4.3 Size 4.4 Drainage 4.5 Temperature 4.6 Noise 4.7 Lighting 4.8 Ventilation 4. Bedding 4.0 Security 5. Hygiene 5. Cleaning and Disinfection 5.2 Pest Control 5.3 Litter Trays 5.4 Waste Disposal 6. Management 6. Facilities 6.2 mergency Procedures 6.3 Record Keeping 6.4 Hours of Attendance 6.5 Staff 7. Health 7. Animal Wellbeing 7.2 Disease Prevention 7.3 Health Checks 7.4 Veterinary Attention 7.5 Isolation 7.6 Death While in Care 7.7 uthanasia 7.8 Medication 0 0

3 43 8. Diet 8. Food 8.2 Hygiene 8.3 Feeding of Dogs 8.4 Feeding of Cats. xercise. Dogs.2 Cats 0. Transport. Disposal of Animals G r

4 I J 44. Introduction Animal welfare considerations are becoming increasingly important for the keeping of animals, both in New Zealand and internationally. Practices which once may have been deemed acceptable are now being reassessed and modified according to new knowledge and changing attitudes. High standards of welfare are not only important legally, but also have direct economic benefits and are necessary for continued international market access. Without good animal care, welfare can never be adequately protected. This code is intended to encourage all those responsible for its implementation, and especially the inexperienced, to adopt the highest standards for animals in their care. This code takes account of five basic animal needs: freedom from thirst, hunger and malnutrition; provision of appropriate comfort and shelter; prevention, or rapid diagnosis and treatment, of injury, disease or infestation with parasites; freedom from distress; ability to display normal patterns of behaviour.

5 45 2. Legal Responsibilities The Animals Protection Act 60 makes provision for the protection of animals and the prevention of cruelty to animals. Departure from a code of conduct is, in itself, not an offence under the Act. Such departure may, however, assist in determining whether, for example, the suffering of an animal was unreasonable or unnecessary, and in that way may assist in securing a conviction for an offence under the Act. Specifically, amongst others, sections of the Act indicate that an offence is committed if anyone: cruelly ill-treats any animal; being the owner or person in charge of any animal, omits to supply the animal with proper and sufficient food, water and shelter; being the owner or person in charge of any animal, wilfully or wantonly neglects the animal so that it suffers unreasonable or unnecessary pain, suffering, or distress; slaughters, brands, mutilates, confines, conveys, or carries any animal in such a manner or position as to cause the animal unnecessary pain, or suffering; keeps alive any animal which is in such a condition that it is cruel to keep it alive. P

ANIMALS PROTECTION ACT 71 OF 1962 [ASSENTED TO 16 JUNE 1962] [DATE OF COMMENCEMENT: 1 DECEMBER 1962] (Signed by the President) as amended by General

ANIMALS PROTECTION ACT 71 OF 1962 [ASSENTED TO 16 JUNE 1962] [DATE OF COMMENCEMENT: 1 DECEMBER 1962] (Signed by the President) as amended by General Law Amendment Act 102 of 1972 [with effect from 5 July,