environment & welfare

Question 1

this is any procedure which involves interference with a sensitive tissue or bony structure

Answer 1

mutilation

Question 2

list the 5 freedoms of animal welfare

Answer 2

1. freedom from hunger and thirst
2. freedom from discomfort
3. freedom from pain, injury or disease
4. freedom to express normal behaviour
5. freedom from fear and distress

Question 3

name 4 permitted mutilations for the identification of cattle

Answer 3

1. freeze branding
2. tattooing
3. ear tagging
4. microchipping

Question 4

name 2 permitted mutilations for the castration of cattle

Answer 4

1. rubber ring (first week only)
2. surgical/bloodless (up to 2mo w/o anaesthetic, over 2mo w/ anaesthetic)

Question 5

when is nose ringing permitted in pigs?

Answer 5

outdoor pigs only

Question 6

this is the removal of the long fleshy appendage from the front of a turkey’s head over its upper beak;
performed without anaesthetic on birds up to 21 days of age to reduce cannibalism and frost bite

Answer 6

desnooding

Question 7

this is the removal of most of the comb of domestic fowls (not laying hens) and turkeys;
permitted without anaesthetic on birds up to 72h old;
reduces cannibalism

Answer 7

dubbing

Question 8

this is amputation of the distal part of the wing of birds other than poultry

Answer 8

wing pinioning

Question 9

what is the minimum requiremtn for inspection of farmed animals kept in husbandry systems

Answer 9

daily

Question 10

what is the minimum requirement for inspection of housed calves

Answer 10

twice daily

Question 11

how long must records of medicinal treatments given to animals and number of dead animals found on each inspection be kept?

Answer 11

at least 3 years

Question 12

how long are individual pens for calves allowed?

Answer 12

up to 8 weeks

Question 13

how long are tethers allowed for cattle?

Answer 13

up to one hour for feeding group-housed calves

Question 14

how long are farrowing crates allowed for pigs?

Answer 14

from 7 days before farrowing till weaning

Question 15

what is the minimum useable area per hen required?

Answer 15

600 square cm

Question 16

what 3 things are required for the trasport of animals

Answer 16

1. transport documentation
2. transporter authorisation
3. training/certificates of competence

Question 17

pigs under this age are NOT considered fit for transport unless transported less than 100km

Answer 17

less than 3 weeks of age

Question 18

lambs under this age are NOT considered fit for transport unless transported less than 100km

Answer 18

less than 1 weeks of age

Question 19

calves under this age are NOT considered fit for transport unless transported less than 100km

Answer 19

less than 10 days of age

Question 20

dogs and cats under this age are NOT considered fit for transport unless they are accompanied by their mother

Answer 20

less than 8 weeks of age

Question 21

how long may unweaned calves, lambs, kids and piglets travel before they need a 1h rest period to be given liquid and (if necessary) feed

Answer 21

9h

Question 22

how long may pigs travel in permitted vehicle with constant access to water for before needing unloaded, fed and rested for at least 24h?

Answer 22

24h

Question 23

how long may cattle, sheep and goats travel in an approved vehicle for before needing a 1h rest period for liquid and feed?

Answer 23

14h