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L3: Animal welfare at farm and markets Flashcards

1
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Who organises basic payments?

A

Rural payments agency

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2
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How many basic payment claimants are chosen for a visit annually?

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1%

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3
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What are the three categories farm complaints are sorted into?

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High, medium, low

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4
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How soon must high risk complaints be responded to?

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24 hours

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5
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Who do the APHA sometimes visit farms with?

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Local authority (trading standards dept) or RSPCA

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6
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Who takes complaints forward?

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Enforcement agency - usually local authority or trading standards

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7
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Which kind of witness can the VO act as?

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Witness of fact and occasionally expert witness depending on qualifications

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8
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Which committee developed the five freedoms?

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Brambell Committee

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9
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When was the Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Committee established?

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1967

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10
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What replaced the Farm Animal Welfare Advisory Committee?

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FAWC

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11
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What does the FAWC advise on?

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Ministers on changes of legislation considered necessary

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12
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What replaced the FAWC in 2011?

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Became an expert committee of Defra

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13
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Which act empowers ministers to issue codes of practice?

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AWA 2006

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14
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WHich livestock have codes of recommendation?

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Most

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15
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What happens if you fail to comply with a code?

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Not an offence, may be used as evidence in a prosecution

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16
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Which species have no codes?

A

Ratites

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17
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Which regulations cover ratite welfare?

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Welfare of Farmed Animals Regulations 2007

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18
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Which animals are not covered by AWA 2006?

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Living domesticated vertebrate, permanently or temporarily under person’s control, not in the wild state, not lab animals

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19
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How does AWA 2006 prevent suffering?

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Allows action to be taken before suffering occurs

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20
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Who may serve an improvement notice?

A

Inspector (APHA or local authority)

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21
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Below what age is it illegal to transfer ownership to?

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16

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22
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What must owner do after receiving an improvement notice?

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Acknowledge receipt and compliance

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23
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What is the max punishment under AWA 2006?

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Unlimited fines, up to 6 months imprisonment

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24
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Do VOs have powers on entry to agricultural premises?

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Yes

25
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What kind of act is the AWA 2006?

A

Common Informers Act

26
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Which law says carers of livestock must have access to the welfare codes?

A

Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007

27
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Which species have additional requirements under Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007?

A

Poultry, calves, cattle, pigs, rabbits

28
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What does Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007 say about electrical currents?

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Must not be applied to the animal for the purpose of immobilisation

29
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What kind of lying area does Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007 say animals must have?

A

Well-drained

30
Q

Which poultry cages are banned under Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007?

A

Un-enriched cage systems

31
Q

How much space must hens be allowed in enriched cages?

A

750cm^2

32
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What must pens be like for calves?

A

Must have perforated sides to allow visual and tactile contact

33
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What blood haemoglobin level does Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007 say calves must have?

A

4.5mmol/litre

34
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How much fibre must calves get under Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007?

A

Enough to prevent impaired rumen development (100g at 2 weeks of age)

35
Q

Over what age must pigs have continuous supply of water?

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2 weeks

36
Q

How much floor space must pigs over 110kg have?

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One square metre

37
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What regulations for slatted floors does Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007 provide?

A

Maximum slot width and minimum slat width

38
Q

What three regulations does Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007 provide for rabbits?

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Must sit upright without ears touching the top, protected from adverse weather, move without difficulty

39
Q

How many times a day must animals be checked under Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007?

A

Once a day, or often enough to avoid suffering

40
Q

How soon must sick animals get care under Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007?

A

Care without delay, vets ASAP

41
Q

What does Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) (Amendment ) Regulations 2010 say broiler stocking density must be?

A

33kg per m^2

42
Q

When are you allowed a stocking density of 33-39kg per m^2?

A

If registered with APHA and more stringent criteria are met

43
Q

Who decides based on FSA evidence to request local VOs to visit a site?

A

Central APHA

44
Q

What can VO initiate if the problem is sufficiently severe or prolonged?

A

Drop in stocking density or a welfare prosecution

45
Q

Which mutilation regulation lays down procedures and who may do what?

A

2007

46
Q

Which mutilation regulation clarifies tail docking in pigs and certain laparoscopic and ovum transplant procedures?

A

2008

47
Q

Which are the only birds who are allowed to be beak trimmed?

A

Conventionally reared meat chickens or laying hens, or a chick intended to become a laying hen

48
Q

What are the requirements for beak trimming?

A

Only below 10 days, only using IR technology in laying hens, only to prevent feather pecking or cannibalism, must be done by a trained person, must be on vet advice in meat chickens

49
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Whose role is welfare at markets?

A

Local authority

50
Q

Which animals are not allowed to be exposed for sale in a market?

A

“Unfit” - infirm, diseased, ill, injured, fatigued

51
Q

Which order outlines how animals are handled and controlled at markets?

A

The Welfare of Animals at Markets Order 1990 (as amended 1993 )

52
Q

Who may serve notices to retain and/or treat animals at market?

A

APHA

53
Q

Which age lamb and goat kids are not allowed to be presented for sale?

A

Unhealed navel

54
Q

If under 4 weeks old, how long can lambs and goat kids be at the market?

A

4 hours

55
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When can mares not be taken to market?

A

Close to foaling

56
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Which foals must be kept with the dam?

A

At foot

57
Q

Which law governs horses at markets?

A

The Welfare of Horses at Markets and Other Places of Sale Order 1990

58
Q

Which act prevents fly-grazing?

A

Control of Horses Act 2015

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