LEGISLATION Flashcards

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What does the AWA 2006 cover?

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Vertebrate animals

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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What is the fine if a dog is not chipped?

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

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The breeders

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

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What animals are also required to be chipped?

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Exotic species under CITES

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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What are you not allowed to do with a banned breed?
sell, abandon, give away or breed a banned dog
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What does the protection of animals (anaesthetics) act 1964 cover?
The use of anaesthesia in animals undergoing an operation
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What operations are exempt from having to use anaesthesia?
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
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What must an animal have if they want to travel?
must be issued with an animal health certificate (AHC)
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Who can issue an animal health certificate (AHC)?
A vet who has an OV (official veterinarian) status
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How can an animal qualify for an AHC?
Be microchipped Vaccinated for rabies for a minimum of 21 days
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What must animals have before they can return to the UK?
Receive tapeworm treatment 24-120 hours before return, must be given by a vet
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What animals can travel with an AHC?
dogs, cats and ferrets
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How many trips is an AHC valid for?
1 Once entered EU valid for 4 months or when rabies vacc expired
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Once issued how many days must an AHC be used by?
10
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How many pets can travel on an AHC?
max 5 unless used for competitions, training, shows etc
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What do people need when transporting livestock?
A transporter authorisation A certificate of competence Vehicles must be approved Journeys must be logged
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When do the welfare of animals (transport) 2006 (WATO) not apply?
Not in connection with an economic activity Transport to or from a vets, under vet advise When animals are accompanied by owners
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What animals cannot be transported under WATO
Unfit animals Very young animals Calves less than 14 days old heavily pregnant animals Cats and dogs under 8 weeks
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What does WATO 2006 ensure?
Livestock aren't caused suffering They are fit to travel Those handling cattle are trained Rules on journey times are followed
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What does WATO stand for?
The welfare of animals (Transport) 2006