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Welfare Legislation Flashcards

1
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What type of animals does The Animal Welfare Act 2006 protect?

A

Vertebrates

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Who does The Animal Welfare Act 2006 place a duty of care on?

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‘Keepers’ - both the owner and whoever is responsible for the animals

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Name the 5 needs

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1 - Its need for a suitable environment
2 - its need for a suitable diet
3 - its need to be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns
4 - any need it has to be housed with, or apart from other animals
5 - its need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury, and disease

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4
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What does section 4 of The Animal Welfare Act cover?

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unnecessary suffering - covers if owners knew or ought to have known

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What does section 5 of The Animal Welfare Act cover?

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mutilation - does not cover tail docking

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What does section 6 of The Animal Welfare Act cover?

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docking of tails - exemption for working dogs

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What does section 7 of The Animal Welfare Act cover?

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administration of poisons - covers failing to take steps to prevent

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What does section 8 of The Animal Welfare Act cover?

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causing fights to take place - making and taking bets, training, publicing fight

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What does DEFRA stand for?

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The Department of Food and Rural Affairs

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Who used DEFRA and why?

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professionals and the public as a reference guide to ensure welfare needs are met

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What animals do DEFRA protect?

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dogs, cats, horses, ponies, donkies, and non-human primates

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12
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What act does Scotland have for their animals’ welfare?

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The Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006

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What act does Northern Ireland have for their animals’ welfare?

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The Welfare of Animals Act 2011

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Who handles The Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006?

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The Procurator Fiscal

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15
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Is tail docking allowed in Scotland?

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No, with no exemptions

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16
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Is tail docking allowed in Northern Ireland?

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Only for working dogs

17
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Is tail docking allowed in England and Wales?

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Only for working dogs

18
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What act governs microchipping?

A

The Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015

19
Q

What age must dogs be microchipped by?

A

8 weeks

20
Q

How much is an owner fined for not microchipping their dog?

A

up to £500

21
Q

Does a dog still have to wear a collar and tag if microchipped?

A

Yes

22
Q

Where is a microchip placed in a dog?

A

In the subcutaneous skin layer between the scapulae, in the. area of the dorsal midline

23
Q

What does CITIES stand for?

A

The Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species

24
Q

True or false : Microchips are required for exotic species under CITIES

A

True

25
Q

Who’s responsibility is it to have puppies microchipped and recorded on a government approved database?

A

The breeders’

26
Q

What are some exemptions for not microchipping your puppy before 8 weeks?

A
  • the puppies health
  • working docked tail puppy
27
Q

Who can implant a microchip?

A
  • A VS or RVN under direction of VS
  • A SVN or student VS under direction of VS
  • a layperson who has undergone appropriate training
28
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What does The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities involving Animals) Regulations 2018 cover?

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  • animal boarding
  • dog breeding
  • selling animals as pets
  • hiring out horses
  • keeping and training animals for exhibition
29
Q

What does The Animals Act 1971 allow?

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allows farmers to shoot dogs that are on their land and worrying livestock

30
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What dogs are illegal to sell, breed, abandon, or give away under The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991?

A
  • Pit Bull Terrier
  • Japanese Tosa
  • Dogo Argentina
  • Fila Braziliero
31
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What are the exemptions to The Protection of Animals (Anaesthetics) Act 1964?

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  • rendering in emergency of first aid for purpose of saving life or relieving pain
  • minor operation, quickness, or painlessness
32
Q

How do you qualify for an Animal Health Certificate?

A
  • must be microchipped
  • vaccinated for rabies
  • no rabies blood test is needed
33
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What act governs transporting animals?

A

The Welfare of Animals (Transport) 2006 (WATO)

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