Legislation

Question 1

What does the welfare act of 2006 contain?

Answer 1

• suitable environment
• suitable diet
• exhibit normal behaviour patterns
• houses with or away from other animals if applicable
• protected from pain,injury,suffering and disease

Question 2

What does the transports act of 2006 contain?

Answer 2

• must not course unnecessary pain, suffering, injury.
• transport by aid ir sea shall not be allowed if tge commander of the vessel thinks there is a possibility of injury or pain to an animal.
• adequate space must be provided
• mammals and birds likely to give birth on the journey or which have given birh in the last 48 hours or animals which are newly born cant travel.
• infant animals who cannot yet feed themselves must not and cannot be transported anywhere without their mother

Question 3

What does the market order of 1993 contain?

Answer 3

• offence to allow an unfit animal go be exposed for sale including animals likely to give birth
• to cause or permit any injury or unnecessary suffering
• to handle or tie animals in a specified way
• use excessive force ir soecified instruments to control an animal
• knowingly abstruct or annoy an animal