The Principles of Animal Welfare Flashcards
(22 cards)
What is animal welfare?
ensuring the animal is physically healthy
What does animal welfare cover? (x4)
animals living condition, how animals are used for scientifically, how food animals are covered throughout life +slaughter, how humans impact wildlife+endangered species
What is the veterinary nurses role?
advice clients on how they can meet their pets welfare needs
What are the 5 freedoms?
1.freedom from hunger 2.freedom from discomfort 3.freedom from pain, injury or disease 4.freedom to express normal behaviour 5. freedom from fear and distress
Who invented the 5 freedoms?
RSPCA
What does RSPCA stand for?
Royal Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
What animals does the 5 freedoms cover?
covers pets, other domesticated animals and farm animals
What regions does the Animal Welfare Act 2006 cover?
England and Wales
What year is the Animal Welfare Act?
2006
What year did the Animal Welfare Act come into FORCE?
April 2007
What does the Animal Welfare Act 2006 cover?
Any person looking after any animal has a duty of care to meet that animals welfare needs
What is the minimum age to buy a dog/cat?
16
Who can visit a house for an inspection?
RSPCA inspection officer or Animal Health officer
What can be given if welfare isn’t met?
Improvement notice
What does an improvement notice intail?
education + advice on how the needs can be met
How many weeks will someone be banned from keeping animals?
51 weeks
How much can someone been fined?
£20,000
Can other legislations be added to the AWA 2006 without going through further goverment?
Yes
What is The Animal Welfare (licensing of activities involving animals) (England) Regulations 2018?
sets out the duties of local authorities in England to license activities involving animals and the relevant establishments
relating to this. Made under the AWA 2006
What are the 5 licensable activities covered by the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England)
Regulations 2018?
- Selling animals as pets 2. the boarding of dogs and cats 3.dog breeding 4. the keeping or training of animals for an exhibition
What is The Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007?
Minimum welfare standards for farmed animals. Made under the AWA 2006
What is The Animal Welfare (sentience) Act 2002?
crabs, claw fish, octopus can experiance feelings / sensations
