Contents [NOTE: This Code is identical to that published by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development with minor typographical errors corrected.] CODE ODE ODE ODE ODE OF OF OF OF OF PRA PRA PRA PRA PRACTICE CTICE CTICE CTICE CTICE FOR FOR FOR FOR FOR EXHIBITED EXHIBITED EXHIBITED EXHIBITED EXHIBITED ANIMALS ANIMALS ANIMALS ANIMALS ANIMALS IN IN IN IN IN W W W W WESTERN ESTERN ESTERN ESTERN ESTERN A A A A AUSTRALIA USTRALIA USTRALIA USTRALIA USTRALIA EXHIBITED ANIMALS EXHIBITED ANIMALS EXHIBITED ANIMALS EXHIBITED ANIMALS EXHIBITED ANIMALS ISBN 7307 6321 8 Published by the Department of Local Government and Regional Development Western Australia March, 2003 PREFACE The Code of practice for exhibited animals in Western Australia is based on the General Standards for Exhibiting Animals in New South Wales and has been adapted for use in Western Australia. It was prepared in consultation with the relevant industry organisations and State agencies. This Code has been prepared to assist all persons handling or using animals for exhibition in Western Australia, and reference to this Code is made in Regulations provided under Section 25 of the Animal Welfare Act 2002 for the purposes of a defence against cruelty. While the original NSW document on exhibited animals states that its purpose is to set minimum standards for the welfare of exhibited animals, this Code is not intended to be used for either audit or compliance purposes. This Western Australian version of the code is based on current knowledge and technology. It will be reviewed in the future on a needs basis, to take account of advances in the understanding of animal physiology and behaviour, technological changes in animal husbandry and their relationship to the welfare of animals. Further copies of this Code are available from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development or from the Internet at: http://www .dlgrd.wa.gov .au Acknowledgement The Western Australian Department of Local Government and Regional Development acknowledges the contribution of NSW Agriculture in the preparation of this Code. To the extent that this Code incorporates material provided by NSW Agriculture, copyright in that material is and remains vested in the State of New South Wales, NSW Agriculture (2003). PREFACE .......................................................................... 1 Acknowledgement ....................................................... 1 PART 1 — GENERAL ....................................................... 2 1. Standards not exclusive ...................................... 2 2. Manner of display ................................................ 2 3. Shelter ................................................................. 2 4. Space ................................................................... 2 5. Enclosures ........................................................... 2 6. Electrical and other equipment ........................... 2 7. Drainage .............................................................. 2 PART 2 — NUTRITION AND HYGIENE ........................... 2 8. Diet ...................................................................... 2 9. Food preparation ................................................. 2 10. Cleanliness relating to food and drink ................. 3 11. Food storage ....................................................... 3 12. Food presentation ............................................... 3 13. Drinking water ...................................................... 3 14. Waste disposal .................................................... 3 15. Infectious diseases .............................................. 3 16. Pest and predator control .................................... 3 PART 3 — HEALTH ........................................................... 4 17. Health checks and reports .................................. 4 18. Veterinary attention ............................................. 4 19. New arrivals ......................................................... 4 20. Dead animals ...................................................... 4 PART 4 — HUSBANDRY AND MANAGEMENT .............. 5 21. Design of enclosure ............................................ 5 22. Indoor housing of animals ................................... 5 23. Animal handling ................................................... 5 24. Signs .................................................................... 5 PART 5 — SAFETY AND SECURITY ............................... 5 25. Construction of enclosure ................................... 5 26. Outer fence .......................................................... 6 27. Gates, doors and slides ...................................... 6 28. Dangerous animals ............................................. 6 29. Stand-off barriers ................................................. 6 30. Warning signs ...................................................... 6 31. Safety of structures ............................................. 7 32. Entry to, and departure from, drive-through area 7 33. Access points between separate enclosures ..... 7
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR EXHIBITED ANIMALS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA - EXHIBITED ANIMALS
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