Protecting (farm) animal welfare (including transport)

Question 1

What is included in the Animal Welfare Act 2006?

Answer 1

• offence under the Act to cause any unecessary suffering to any animal
• contains a duty of care to animals
• based on 5Fs of the Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC)

Question 2

What are the other regulations?

Answer 2

• the Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007
• Welfare of Animals at Market Order 1990
• Welfare of Animals (transport) (england) Order 2006
• The Welfare of Animal at the Time of Killing (England) (WATOK) 2013