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LEGISLATION Flashcards

1
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What does the AWA 2006 cover?

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Vertebrate animals

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2
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Who does the AWA apply to?

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Anyone responsible for/owning a vertebrate animal

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What does the AWA 2006 outline and ensure?

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An act of parliament that outlines the duty of care to animals by their keepers, it ensures welfare is maintained

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What are the 5 animal needs?

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The need to have a suitable diet
The need to have a suitable environment
The need to be housed with or apart from others
The need to exhibit natural behaviours
The need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease.

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5
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What is section 4 of the AWA 2006

Hitting cat with car vs not braking.

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Unnecessary suffering - An act or failure to act that causes an animal to suffer

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6
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What is section 5 of the AWA 2006?

Declawing

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Mutilation - Covers prohibited procedures. Performing them or allowing them to be.

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What is section 6 of the AWA 2006?

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Tail docking - Prohibits removing any part of the tail unless for medical treatment or a working dog

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What is section 7 of the AWA 2006?

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Administrations of poisons - Giving poisonous or harmful drug/substance knowingly and/or not taking steps to prevent it

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What is section 8 of the AWA 2006?

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Causes fights to take place, publicising, receiving money, take part in, treat or train animals to take part in this, placing bets

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10
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Who are the codes of practice developed by?

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The Department For Environment, Food And Rural Affairs (DEFRA)

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What can the codes of practice be used for?

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As guidelines to ensure animal welfare needs are being met

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12
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What animals are there codes of practice for?

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Dogs, cats, horses, ponies, donkeys and non-human primates

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13
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What are the differences between the AWA 2006 and The animal health and welfare act 2006 (Scotland) ?

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No exemptions on tail docking
Penalty of 12 months
All prosecutions done through authorities

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What are the differences between the AWA 2006 and the welfare of animals act 2011 (Northern Ireland)?

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Hunting isnot included.
Penalty of up to 5 years

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15
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What does the microchipping of dogs regulations 2015 ensure?

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All dogs are microchipped

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At what age must dogs be microchipped by ?

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8 weeks - unless it would effect the puppies health, or puppy is certified as working dog by a VS then can be done at 12 weeks

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17
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What is the fine if a dog is not chipped?

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£500

18
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Who’s responsibility is it to ensure a puppy is microchipped?

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The breeders

19
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What’s the minimum age a puppy can be chipped?

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6 weeks

20
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What animals are also required to be chipped?

A

Exotic species under CITES

21
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What does the animal welfare (licencing of activities involving animals) regulations 2018 cover?

A

providing the provision of boarding cats and dogs
Hiring out horses
Dog breeding
Keeping or training animals for exhibition

22
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Who can implant a microchip?

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A VS or RVN under direction of VS
An SVN or student VS under direction of VS
A layperson who has undergone the correct training

23
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Why was the animals act 1971 put into place?

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To provide for damage done by animals
E.g the protection of livestock from dogs

Civil Liability - Legally responsible

24
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What dogs are banned by the dangerous dogs act 1991?

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Pit Bull Terrier
Japanese Tosa
Dogo Argentino
Fila Braziliero

25
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What are you not allowed to do with a banned breed?

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sell, abandon, give away or breed a banned dog

26
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What does the protection of animals (anaesthetics) act 1964 cover?

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The use of anaesthesia in animals undergoing an operation

27
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What operations are exempt from having to use anaesthesia?

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In an emergency needing to give first aid for the purpose of saving life or relieving pain
Any minor operation performed, as long as quick and/or painless

28
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What must an animal have if they want to travel?

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must be issued with an animal health certificate (AHC)

29
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Who can issue an animal health certificate (AHC)?

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A vet who has an OV (official veterinarian) status

30
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How can an animal qualify for an AHC?

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Be microchipped
Vaccinated for rabies for a minimum of 21 days

31
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What must animals have before they can return to the UK?

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Receive tapeworm treatment 24-120 hours before return, must be given by a vet

32
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What animals can travel with an AHC?

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dogs, cats and ferrets

33
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How many trips is an AHC valid for?

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1
Once entered EU valid for 4 months or when rabies vacc expired

34
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Once issued how many days must an AHC be used by?

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10

35
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How many pets can travel on an AHC?

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max 5 unless used for competitions, training, shows etc

36
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What do people need when transporting livestock?

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A transporter authorisation
A certificate of competence
Vehicles must be approved
Journeys must be logged

37
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When do the welfare of animals (transport) 2006 (WATO) not apply?

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Not in connection with an economic activity
Transport to or from a vets, under vet advise
When animals are accompanied by owners

38
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What animals cannot be transported under WATO

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Unfit animals
Very young animals
Calves less than 14 days old
heavily pregnant animals
Cats and dogs under 8 weeks

39
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What does WATO 2006 ensure?

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Livestock aren’t caused suffering
They are fit to travel
Those handling cattle are trained
Rules on journey times are followed

40
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What does WATO stand for?

A

The welfare of animals (Transport) 2006

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