Regulatory Frameworks Flashcards
What is the animal welfare (licensing of activities involving animal)(England) Regulation 2018?
This is a legislation that states a condition that businesses need to follow to meet in order to receive the activities licence.
This guidance covers:
-dog breeding
-pet selling
-Hiring out horses
-boarding for dog and cats
-animal trainer
What is the zoo licensing act 1981 (focusing on inspection process)?
This requires the inspection and licensing of all zoos in Great Britain. It ensures that, where animals are kept in enclosures, they are provided with suitable environment to provide an opportunity to to express most normal behaviour.
What is the Secretary of State’s standards on Morden zoo practice?
What are the five principles acccording to the SSSZMP
*providing food and water
*providing a sustainable environment
*providing opportunities to express natural behaviour
*providing protection form fear and distress
What is the endangered species act (cites)?
It is an international agreement between governments. It aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants not threaten the survival of the species.
What does CITES stand for ?
The convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora.
What is the balai animal health legislation?
It sets out the conditions of import and export between Europe union member state of different animals that are not covered by other legislation.
What is the welfare of animals (transport) (England) order 2006?
This includes all animals in transport and invertebrates. These are some thing that have to be met when transporting:
-that there is means for inspection
-animal can be in natural position, turn around and lie down
-has good ventilation, correct bedding, given water and food accordingly
-not transported near or within sight of natural predators
What is the waste management act?
This is prevention, management and control of waste.
What is the world health organisation?
It is a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for global public health.
