Legislations Flashcards
What does the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963 regulate?
The keeping of boarding establishments for animals and purposes connected therewith.
What is required for a boarding establishment in the UK to operate legally?
A licence from the local authority.
What type of accommodation must a licensed boarding establishment provide?
Hazard free, suitable size, right number of occupants, right temperature and lighting, good ventilation and cleanliness.
What are the key requirements for food and care in a boarding establishment?
Suitable food, drink and bedding area; regular exercise intervals and frequent visits.
What precautions must a boarding establishment take regarding diseases?
Reasonable precautions to prevent and control the spread of infectious and contagious diseases.
What must be included in a register of animals at a boarding establishment?
Description of animals, date of arrival and departure, name and address of owner.
True or False: A licence can be granted to someone previously disqualified from keeping animals.
False.
What happens if a boarding establishment does not comply with its licence terms?
It could lead to a fine and/or prison term of up to three months.
What must be prominently displayed at premises where licensable activities take place according to the Animal Welfare (Licencing of Activities Relating to Animals) (England) Regulations 2018?
A copy of the licence and the name and licence number of the licence holder.
How long must records kept by the licence holder be available for inspection?
At least three years starting on the date the record was created.
What is required for staff in a licensed boarding establishment?
Sufficient competent staff to ensure all welfare needs of the animals are met.
What must be included in a written training policy for staff?
It must ensure staff can identify normal behaviour and recognize signs of pain, suffering, injuries, disease, and abnormal behaviours.
What is a ‘cat unit’?
The physical structure and area that comprises a sleeping area and an exercise run.
What is a requirement for the exercise run of a cat unit?
It must be enclosed and have direct access to the sleeping area.
Fill in the blank: Cats must be kept away from _______ outside the premises.
cats.
What must each cat unit provide for the cat?
Sufficient space to walk, turn around, stand on hind legs, hold tail erect, climb, rest on elevated area, and lie down fully stretched out.
What records must be kept for each cat in a cattery?
- Arrival and departure dates
- Name, age, sex, neuter status, description or breed
- Microchip number
- Owner’s contact details
- Cat’s veterinarian details
- Medical and behavioural history
- Diet requirements
- Vaccination records.
What should be done to protect cats from pain, suffering, injury, and disease?
Cats must remain in their assigned unit unless moved to an isolation unit or a holding cat unit.
What is the maximum time a cat can stay in a holding unit?
12 hours in a 24-hour period.
What must a dog’s kennel unit provide?
Sufficient space to sit, stand, lie down fully stretched out, and turn around without touching another dog or the walls.
What must be included in the records for dogs on the premises?
- Arrival and departure dates
- Name, sex, age, neuter status, microchip number
- Owner’s contact details
- Dog’s veterinarian details
- Medical history and treatments
- Vaccination records.
What must be done if a dog poses a health risk to others?
It must be kept alone in a kennel unit.
True or False: Dogs must wear a collar with an identity tag outside the premises.
True.
What is required for toys and feeding enrichment for dogs?
They must be safe and checked daily.
What must be done daily for all dogs in a kennel unit?
They must be exercised at least once a day.
What must a preventative healthcare plan for dogs include?
It must be agreed with the veterinarian registered by the licence holder.
