Legislations

Question 1

What is the welfare of animals (transport) order 2006?

Answer 1

protects invertebrates and cold-blooded invertebrates in transport
makes it an offence to transport an animal in a way that might cause harm to that animal

Question 2

When did the welfare of animals (transport) order come into place?

Answer 2

2006

Question 3

What does the welfare of animals (transport) order 2006 say must be in place when transporting an animal?

Answer 3

transport vehicle should allow the animal to stand in their natural, position, lie down and turn around

transport vehicle should have good ventilation and bedding

animals should be fed and watered at suitable intervals according to their species

no animal should be transported within sight of natural predator

need a type 1 transporter authorisation for journeys up to 65km and up to 8 hours
need a type 2 transporter authorisation for journeys over 8 hours

Question 4

Where is the welfare of animals (transport) order 2006 in place?

Answer 4

england only

Question 5

Who is the welfare of animals (transport) order 2006 enforced by?

Answer 5

local authority

Question 6

What is the welfare of farmed animals regulations 2007?

Answer 6

protects all farmed animals
sets minimum standards for all farm animals

Question 7

When did the welfare of farmed animals regulations come into place?

Answer 7

2007

Question 8

What are the minimum standards set by the welfare of farmed animals regulations 2007?

Answer 8

need to be fed and watered
need shelter
need to be housed with the right number of animals

Question 9

What animals does the welfare of farmed animals regulations 2007 not include?

Answer 9

fish
reptiles
amphibians
show, competition or sporting animals
experimental or laboratory animals
animals living in the wild

Question 10

Who is the welfare of farmed animals regulations 2007 enforced by?

Answer 10

DEFRA
department of environment food and rural affairs

Question 11

What is the welfare of animals regulations 1999 (slaughter and killing)?

Answer 11

prevents cruelty in animals bred for food, wool, fur and skin

Question 12

When did the welfare of animals regulations (slaughter and killing) come into place?

Answer 12

1999

Question 13

What does the welfare of animals regulations 1999 (slaughter and killing) state about stunning?

Answer 13

no person shall stun an animal or cause or permit any animal to be stunned except by one of the following methods:
captive bolt
concussion
electronarcosis

Question 14

What are the permitted methods of killing under the welfare of animals regulations 1999 (slaughter and killing)?

Answer 14

free bullet

electrocution

decapitation (for birds only)

dislocation of the neck (for birds only)

exposure to gas mixtures (for birds and pigs only)

Question 15

What is the welfare of animals at market order 1993?

Answer 15

ensures a high standard of welfare for all animals passing through market
ensures the protection of lambs and goat kids

Question 16

What animals are included in the welfare of animals at market order 1993?

Answer 16

pigs
goats
rabbits
poultry
lambs

Question 17

How does the welfare of animals at market order 1993 protect goat kids and lambs?

Answer 17

no person shall bring to a market or allow to be exposed for a sale in a market a lamb or goat kid with an unhealed naval

the market operator must remove any lamb or goat kid under 4 weeks old

Question 18

Who is the welfare of animals at market order 1993 enforced by?

Answer 18

local authority

Question 19

When did the welfare of animals at market order come into place?

Answer 19

1993

Question 20

What is the veterinary surgeons act 1966?

Answer 20

protects any animals under a vet’s care

helps prevent unprofessional health care
for animals which can cause sickness, infection or death

Question 21

What does the veterinary surgeons act 1966 state?

Answer 21

only certified surgeons may legally diagnose, prescribe, advise and perform surgery on animals

Question 22

When did the veterinary surgeons act come into place?

Answer 22

1966

Question 23

Who is the veterinary surgeons act 1966 enforced by?

Answer 23

royal college of veterinary surgeons