VN01 - Welfare legislation Flashcards
Post 2021 animals in the UK wanting to travel must be issued with an?
Animal Health Certificate(AHC)
Who can issue an AHC?
A VS who has OV (Official Veterinarian) status
Pre 2021 the UK was part of what (travel)?
Pet Travel Scheme (PETS)
PETS allowed a passport to be issued that confirmed what?
Valid rabies vacc, tapeworm treatment and microchip implant
An AHC is valid for how many trips?
One
How quickly must an AHC be used after issue date?
Must be used within 10 days
How long is an AHC valid for once entering an EU country?
4 months OR when rabies vacc runs out, whichever comes first
Which animals qualify for an AHC?
Dogs, cats and ferrets
How many pets are allowed to travel with owners
Max of five animals, except when used for sporting events, competitions, training or shows.
To qualify for an AHC pets must?
Be microchipped (or tattooed before 03.07.2011)
Be vaccinated for rabies min of 21 days prior to travel
Is a rabies blood test required to qualify for an AHC?
No if the pet is remaining in the EU and not travelling to OR through and unlisted countries
When returning to the UK dogs must?
Receive tapeworm treatment 24-120 hours before returning, administered by an OV vet
According to the Welfare of Animals (transport) 2006 act, the following should be adhered to when transporting animals (4 points)?
Livestock are not caused injury or unnecessary suffering
They are fit to travel
Those transporting and handling cattle are trained and competent
Rules on journey times, resting, feeding and watering are observed
Those transporting livestock for business or trade need the following (4 points)
A transporter authorisation
A certificate of competence
Vehicles to be approved if journeys over 8hrs
Journeys to be logged
WATO rules do not apply to the transport of animals when (3 points)
Not in connections with any economic activity
When transporting to/from vet practice or under vet advice
Where the animals are pets accompanied by owners
Animals that cannot be transported (except under vet advice) (5 points)
Unfit animals
Very young animals
Calves of less than 14 days old
Heavily pregnant animals and pregnant animals in the last 10% of gestational period
Cats and dogs under 8 weeks old
List the roles animal welfare organisations have within the UK
To provide reduced and free vet care
Provide vet care for wild animals
Provide education and advice to the public
Enforce animal welfare legislation (RSPCA)
Work closely with local authorities to provide info on animal welfare issues and change laws and policies to improve welfare.