LEGISLATION

Question 1

What does the AWA 2006 cover?

Answer 1

Vertebrate animals

Question 2

Who does the AWA apply to?

Answer 2

Anyone responsible for/owning a vertebrate animal

Question 3

What does the AWA 2006 outline and ensure?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What are the 5 animal needs?

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

What is section 4 of the AWA 2006

Hitting cat with car vs not braking.

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What is section 5 of the AWA 2006?

Declawing

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What is section 6 of the AWA 2006?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What is section 7 of the AWA 2006?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

What is section 8 of the AWA 2006?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Who are the codes of practice developed by?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

What can the codes of practice be used for?

Answer 11

As guidelines to ensure animal welfare needs are being met

Question 12

What animals are there codes of practice for?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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

Answer 13

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

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Hunting isnot included.
Penalty of up to 5 years

Question 15

What does the microchipping of dogs regulations 2015 ensure?

Answer 15

All dogs are microchipped

Question 16

At what age must dogs be microchipped by ?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

What is the fine if a dog is not chipped?

Answer 17

£500

Question 18

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

Answer 18

The breeders

Question 19

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

Answer 19

6 weeks

Question 20

What animals are also required to be chipped?

Answer 20

Exotic species under CITES

Question 21

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

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Who can implant a microchip?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Why was the animals act 1971 put into place?

Answer 23

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

Civil Liability - Legally responsible

Question 24

What dogs are banned by the dangerous dogs act 1991?

Answer 24

Pit Bull Terrier
Japanese Tosa
Dogo Argentino
Fila Braziliero

Question 25

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

Answer 25

sell, abandon, give away or breed a banned dog

Question 26

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

Answer 26

The use of anaesthesia in animals undergoing an operation

Question 27

What operations are exempt from having to use anaesthesia?

Answer 27

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

Question 28

What must an animal have if they want to travel?

Answer 28

must be issued with an animal health certificate (AHC)

Question 29

Who can issue an animal health certificate (AHC)?

Answer 29

A vet who has an OV (official veterinarian) status

Question 30

How can an animal qualify for an AHC?

Answer 30

Be microchipped Vaccinated for rabies for a minimum of 21 days

Question 31

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

Answer 31

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

Question 32

What animals can travel with an AHC?

Answer 32

dogs, cats and ferrets

Question 33

How many trips is an AHC valid for?

Answer 33

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

Question 34

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

Answer 34

10

Question 35

How many pets can travel on an AHC?

Answer 35

max 5 unless used for competitions, training, shows etc

Question 36

What do people need when transporting livestock?

Answer 36

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

Question 37

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

Answer 37

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

Question 38

What animals cannot be transported under WATO

Answer 38

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

Question 39

What does WATO 2006 ensure?

Answer 39

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

Question 40

What does WATO stand for?

Answer 40

The welfare of animals (Transport) 2006