Patsy Reddy, Governor-General
Order in Council At Wellington this 26th day of March 2018 Present: Her Excellency the Governor-General in Council These regulations are made under sections 183(1)(g) to (i), 183A(1) and (2), and 183B(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 1999— (a) on the advice and with the consent of the Executive Council; and (b) on the recommendation of the Minister of Agriculture made after complying with sections 183A(3) to (5) and (10), 183B(2) and (3), and 184 of that Act.
Contents Page 1 Title 5 2 Commencement 5 3 Interpretation 6 4 Transitional, savings, and related provisions 7 Note Changes authorised by subpart 2 of Part 2 of the Legislation Act 2012 have been made in this official reprint. Note 4 at the end of this reprint provides a list of the amendments incorporated. These regulations are administered by the Ministry for Primary Industries. Part 1 Care of and conduct towards animals Cattle 5 Cattle beasts with ingrown horns 8 6 Prohibited methods of milk stimulation in cattle 8 7 Use of traction in calving 8 8 Prohibition on killing calves by blunt force to head 8 9 Maximum time young calves may be off feed before slaughter 9 10 Shelter requirements for young calves before transportation and at 9 points of sale or slaughter Crabs, rock lobster, crayfish, and kōura 11 Killing of crabs, rock lobster, crayfish, and kōura 10 Dogs 12 Muzzles on dogs 10 13 Dogs must have dry and shaded shelter 11 14 Dogs left in vehicles 12 15 Dogs on moving motor vehicles 12 Goats 16 Tethered goats must have access to food, water, and shelter 13 17 Goats with ingrown horns 13 Equids 18 Horses and other equids tethered for purpose of grazing 14 19 Use of equipment that may injure horses and other equids 14 20 Persons must not strike equid on its head 15 Layer hens 21 Phased prohibition on use of conventional cages 15 22 Induced moulting 16 Llama and alpaca 23 Use of equipment that may injure llama or alpaca 16 Pigs 24 Pigs must have access to shelter and dry lying area 17 25 Minimum lying space for grower pigs 17 26 Farrowing requirements 18 27 Other requirements relating to management of pigs 18 Sheep 28 Sheep with ingrown horns 19 29 Use of traction in lambing 19 Stock transport 30 Prevention of injury 20 31 Transport of animals with horns and antlers 20 32 Prevention of back-rub 21 33 Ensuring young calves are fit for transport 21 34 Maximum duration of transport for young calves 22 35 Requirements for loading and unloading facilities used with young 22 calves 36 Shelter requirements for young calves during transportation 23 37 Prohibition on transporting young calves by sea across Cook Strait 24 38 Restrictions on transporting animals with ingrown horns 24 39 Restrictions on transporting animals with injured horns or antlers 25 40 Restrictions on transporting lame animals 26 41 Restrictions on transporting animals in late pregnancy 27 42 Restrictions on transporting animals with injured or diseased 28 udders 43 Restrictions on transporting animals with eye cancer 29 44 Certain regulations do not apply to transporters 29 45 Obligations of transporters in relation to animals to which 29
Docking cattle beasts’ tails Docking dogs’ tails
Docking equids’ tails Docking pigs’ tails
Docking sheep’s tails
Castrating cattle beasts and sheep Castrating equids Castrating pigs
Castrating goats
Uterine or vaginal prolapse in sheep
Vaginal prolapse in cattle beasts
Vaginal prolapse in goats
Removing sheep’s teats
Removing goats’ teats
Removing cattle beasts’ teats
Occlusion of cattle beasts’ teats
Freeze branding dogs
Freeze branding cattle beasts or equids
Prohibition on hot branding of animals generally
Hot branding of horses, ponies, and donkeys
Removing dogs’ first digits (dew claws)
Beak tipping layer hens
Beak tipping breeder chickens and breeder turkeys
Cutting teeth of animals
Extracting equids’ teeth
Disbudding cattle beasts
Disbudding sheep
Disbudding goats Dehorning cattle beasts
Dehorning goats
Dehorning sheep
Velvetting deer antlers
Prohibition on cropping dogs’ ears
Ringing, clipping, and wiring noses of pigs
Ringing and wiring noses of cattle beasts
Removing breeder chickens’ spurs
Dubbing game fowl
Prohibition on blistering, firing, soring, and nicking equids Prohibition on mulesing sheep
Surgical reproductive procedures
Transcervical insemination
Cystocentesis
Performing Caslick’s procedure on horses
Epidurals
Urinary catheterisation
Rectal examination of equids
Surgical procedures in course of research, testing, and teaching
Tissue removal
Surgical tagging
Desexing
Animal Welfare Act 1999
These regulations are the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018.
(a) regulation 3 (interpretation): (b) regulation 4 (transitional, savings, and related provisions): (c) regulations 8, 9, 10, 33 to 37, 44, 63(1), and 64(1) and (2)(a) (which relate to young calves): (d) regulation 60 (offences are strict liability offences): (e) regulation 61 (defences for non-infringement offences).
In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires,—
(a) removal of the hard insensitive tip of the horn resulting in a blunt hard end; or (b) removal of an ingrown horn (as described in regulation 38(4)(a) or (b)) within 3 cm of the point where the tip of the horn touches or breaks the surface of the skin or touches the eyelid or surface of the eye
(a) means an enclosure in which a pig is kept individually and that prevents the pig from turning around; but (b) does not include a farrowing crate Regulation 3 breeder chicken or turkey: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 4(3) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 3 dehorn: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 4(3) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 3 disbud: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 4(3) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 3 equid: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 4(3) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 3 horse: revoked, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 4(1) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 3 high tension band: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 4(3) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 3 layer hen: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 4(3) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 3 pain relief: replaced, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 4(2) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 3 prolapse: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 4(3) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 3 stall: inserted, on 1 October 2018, by regulation 4 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Pro‐ cedures) Amendment Regulations 2018 (LI 2018/181). Regulation 3 supernumerary teat: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 4(3) of the Animal Wel‐ fare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 3 yearling deer: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 4(3) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
The transitional, savings, and related provisions (if any) set out in Schedule 1 have effect according to their terms.
(a) a moving vehicle; or (b) any other instrument that does not allow for the immediate release of tension.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
(a) the calf is in severe pain or distress and, as a result, requires immediate humane destruction; and (b) there is no reasonably practicable alternative to the use of blunt force available.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000: (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
(a) if the calf is able and willing to feed,— (i) ensure that the calf is fed a volume of colostrum, milk, or milk replacer that equates to at least 5% of the calf’s body weight no more than 24 hours after the calf was last fed on the farm; and (ii) ensure that the calf is slaughtered as soon as possible after it is fed; or (b) if the calf is unable or unwilling to feed, humanely euthanise or slaugh‐ ter the calf without delay.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000: (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
(a) is being held at a location before being transported off farm for the pur‐ pose of sale or slaughter or as a result of sale (other than the location at which the calf is normally housed on the farm); or (b) is being held at a location off farm while awaiting sale or slaughter.
(a) ensure that the calf has access to shelter that— (i) is ventilated to the extent that there is no threat to the health or welfare of the calf due to insufficient ventilation; and (ii) provides protection from adverse weather, including precipitation and extremes of heat and cold; and (iii) enables the calf to stand up and lie down in a natural posture; and (b) ensure that faeces and urine do not accumulate in the shelter to an extent that may pose a threat to the health or welfare of the calf.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $2,000: (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $10,000.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
(a) cause a cut that bleeds or discharges; or (b) cause a skin abrasion that bleeds or discharges; or (c) cause a swelling; or (d) prevent the dog from breathing normally, panting, drinking, or vomiting.
(a) the muzzle is used under constant supervision to prevent injury to any human or animal during veterinary treatment or handling; or (b) the muzzle is used by— (i) an inspector or auxiliary officer while performing or exercising his or her functions, duties, or powers under the Animal Welfare Act 1999; or (ii) a dog control officer, dog ranger, or warranted officer performing or exercising his or her functions, duties, or powers under the Dog Control Act 1996; or (c) the muzzle is used under constant supervision to facilitate handling of the dog for therapeutic purposes, including preventative treatment.
(a) applies when a dog is on land or premises owned or occupied by the dog’s owner or the person in charge of the dog; but (b) does not apply when a dog is temporarily tethered or confined.
(a) ensure that the dog has access at all times to an area (a lying area) that— (i) is large enough to allow the dog to stand up, turn around, and lie down in a natural position; and (ii) is fully shaded; and (iii) is dry; and (iv) is ventilated; and (v) provides the dog with protection from extremes of heat and cold; and (b) ensure that the dog has access at all times to water; and (c) ensure that the dog has access at all times to an area in which to urinate and defecate away from its lying area; and (d) ensure that faeces or urine do not accumulate in any area in which the dog is kept.
(a) excessive panting: (b) excessive drooling: (c) hyperventilation.
(a) ensure that the dog is secured in a way that prevents it from falling off or hanging off the open deck or open trailer (for example, by using a tether or a cage); and (b) if the dog is secured by a tether, ensure that the tether is short enough to prevent the dog’s legs from reaching over the sides of the open deck of the vehicle or open trailer, but long enough to allow the dog to stand or lie down in a natural position.
(a) is principally designed for off-road use; and (b) has 3 or more wheels; and (c) has an engine capacity exceeding 50 ml; and (d) has a dry weight of less than 500 kg
(a) food; and (b) water; and (c) shelter that is fully shaded, dry, and provides protection from extremes of heat and cold.
Heading: replaced, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 5 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) food; and (b) water; and (c) shade; and (d) protection from extremes of heat and cold.
Regulation 18 heading: amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 6(1) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 18(1): amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 6(2)(a) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 18(1): amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 6(2)(b) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 18(4): inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 6(3) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Pro‐ cedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) any halter, lead rope, or other equipment on the equid’s head or neck does not— (i) cause a cut that bleeds or discharges; or (ii) cause a skin abrasion that bleeds or discharges; or (iii) cause a swelling; or (iv) prevent the animal from breathing normally or drinking; and (b) any other equipment used on the rest of the equid’s body does not— (i) cause a cut that bleeds or discharges; or (ii) cause a skin abrasion that bleeds or discharges; or (iii) prevent the animal from breathing normally or drinking.
Regulation 19 heading: amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 7(1) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 19(1): amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 7(2)(a) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 19(1)(a): amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 7(2)(b) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 19(1)(b): amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 7(2)(b) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 19(4): inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 7(3) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Pro‐ cedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
Regulation 20 heading: amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 8(1) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 20(1): amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 8(2) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Pro‐ cedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 20(4): inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 8(3) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Pro‐ cedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) on and from 1 October 2018, if the cage system was or is installed after 7 December 2012: (b) on and from 1 January 2019, if the cage system was installed before the close of 31 December 1999: (c) on and from 1 January 2021, if the cage system was installed after 31 December 1999 but before the close of 31 December 2001: (d) on and from 1 January 2023, if the cage system was installed after 31 December 2001 but before the close of 7 December 2012.
(a) multi-deck cages must be arranged so that the layer hens in the lower tiers are protected from excreta from above: (b) the floor slope must not exceed 8 degrees and must support the hen’s forward facing claws: (c) manure must be removed from under a cage before it accumulates suffi‐ ciently to touch the cage floor: (d) each layer hen must have access to at least 2 drinking points: (e) the cages must be fitted with suitable claw-shortening devices: (f) there must be a secluded nest area in which the floor is covered by a suitable substrate that prevents the hens from directly contacting the wire mesh floor: (g) there must be a perching area in which the perches allow the hens to grip without risk of trapping their claws and that provides at least 15 cm of space per hen to allow all hens to perch at the same time: (h) the cages must have a scratching area: (i) the cages must be at least 45 cm in height at all points other than in the nest area: (j) the cages must have a minimum area of 750 cm2 per hen or 13 hens per m2.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
(a) cause a cut that bleeds or discharges; or (b) cause a skin abrasion that bleeds or discharges; or (c) cause a swelling; or (d) prevent the animal from breathing normally or drinking.
(a) the pig has access at all times to a ventilated shelter that provides protec‐ tion from extremes of heat and cold; and (b) the pig has access at all times when it is not in a farrowing crate or a stall to a dry area that is large enough to allow the pig to stand up, turn around, and lie down in a natural position; and (c) faeces or urine do not accumulate in any area in which the pig is kept to an extent that may pose a threat to the health or welfare of the pig.
Regulation 24(1)(b): amended, on 1 October 2018, by regulation 5 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2018 (LI 2018/181).
a = 0.03 × b0.67 where— a is the minimum area (in m2) b is the liveweight of the pig (in kg).
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
(a) weighs 30 kg or more; and (b) is being raised for the primary purpose of meat or for transfer to a breed‐ ing herd
(a) sows, in any farrowing system constructed after 3 December 2010, are provided with material that can be manipulated until farrowing: (b) a sow in a farrowing crate is able to avoid all of the following: (i) touching both sides of the crate simultaneously: (ii) touching the front and the back of the crate simultaneously: (iii) touching the top of the crate when standing: (c) a sow is not confined in a farrowing crate for more than 5 days before farrowing: (d) if a sow is confined in a farrowing crate for lactation, it is not confined for more than 4 weeks after farrowing unless— (i) it is a nurse sow confined in the farrowing crate for fostering pur‐ poses, in which case it may be confined for a further week; and (ii) no more than 5% of sows in any herd at any one time are being retained as nurse sows.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
Regulation 26: replaced, on 18 December 2020, by regulation 4 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/310).
(a) pigs are not restrained by tethering: (b) pigs are not confined in stalls unless— (i) the confinement is for the purpose of mating; and (ii) the confinement is for no more than 7 days per reproductive cycle; and (iii) the pigs are released from the stalls as soon as practicable after mating: (c) sows and gilts confined in stalls for the purpose of mating— (i) are able to stand without contact with any side of the stall; and (ii) are able to lie on their sides without disturbing neighbouring sows or gilts; and (iii) have a dry, smooth, non-slip sleeping area.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
Regulation 27: replaced, on 18 December 2020, by regulation 4 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2020 (LI 2020/310).
(a) a moving vehicle; or (b) any other instrument that does not allow for the immediate release of tension.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
(a) in the case of an individual, $1,500; or (b) in the case of a body corporate that has been issued an infringement notice for the offence, $1,500; or (c) in the case of a body corporate that has not been issued an infringement notice for the offence (because proceedings in respect of the infringe‐ ment offence have been commenced by filing a charging document), $7,500.
(a) means an injury that is more than minor and is bleeding; but (b) does not include back-rub (as defined in regulation 32(4)); and (c) does not include an injury from horns or antlers to which regulation 31 applies.
(a) external bleeding or extensive internal bruising; or (b) bleeding or broken horns; or (c) bleeding, discharging, or broken velvet antlers or pedicles.
(a) in the case of an individual, $1,500; or (b) in the case of a body corporate that has been issued an infringement notice for the offence, $1,500; or (c) in the case of a body corporate that has not been issued an infringement notice for the offence (because proceedings in respect of the infringe‐ ment offence have been commenced by filing a charging document), $7,500.
(a) is bleeding or discharging; and (b) is located on the head, hips, neck, spine, or high points on the back; and (c) covers a combined area of more than 50 cm2.
(a) the calf is free from signs of any injury, disease, disability, or impairment that could compromise the calf’s welfare during the journey; and (b) the calf is alert and able to— (i) rise from a lying position; and (ii) stand and bear weight evenly on all 4 limbs; and (iii) move freely; and (iv) protect itself from being trampled and from being injured by other calves; and (c) the calf’s hooves are firm, worn flat, and not bulbous with soft unworn tissue; and (d) the calf’s navel cord is shrivelled and not pink or red coloured, raw, or fleshy.
(a) in the case of an individual, $1,500; or (b) in the case of a body corporate that has been issued an infringement notice for the offence, $1,500; or (c) in the case of a body corporate that has not been issued an infringement notice for the offence (because proceedings in respect of the infringe‐ ment offence have been commenced by filing a charging document), $7,500.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000: (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
(a) loaded onto a stock transport vehicle for transport off farm or from a place of sale for the purpose of sale or slaughter or as a result of sale; or (b) unloaded from a stock transport vehicle used to transport the calf off farm or from a place of sale for the purpose of sale or slaughter or as a result of sale.
(a) enable the calf to walk onto (if subclause (1)(a) applies) or off (if sub‐ clause (1)(b) applies) the stock transport vehicle by its own action; and (b) minimise the risk of a calf slipping and injuring itself, falling off the facilities or other means, or becoming otherwise injured or distressed.
(a) loaded onto a stock transport vehicle for transport off farm or from a place of sale, for the purpose of sale or slaughter or as a result of sale, otherwise than through the use of the facilities or means referred to in subclause (2); or (b) unloaded from a stock transport vehicle used to transport the calf off farm or from a place of sale, for the purpose of sale or slaughter or as a result of sale, other than through the use of such facilities or means.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $2,000: (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $10,000.
(a) the vehicle provides shelter that— (i) is ventilated to the extent that there is no threat to the health or welfare of the calf due to insufficient ventilation; and (ii) provides protection from adverse weather, including precipitation and extremes of heat and cold; and (iii) enables the calf to stand up and lie down in a natural posture; and (b) the person ensures that faeces and urine do not accumulate in the vehicle to an extent that may pose a threat to the health or welfare of the calf.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $2,000: (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $10,000.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000: (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
(a) the animal is accompanied by a veterinary certificate that states that the animal is fit for transport; or (b) the animal is accompanied by a veterinary certificate that specifies con‐ ditions that must be complied with to manage the animal welfare risks associated with the transport and the owner, or person in charge, com‐ plies with all relevant conditions.
(a) within the property on which the animal resides; or (b) to another property (not being slaughter premises), part or all of which is less than 20 km from the boundary of the property on which the animal resides.
(a) touches or breaks the surface of the skin, but does not touch any other tissue; or (b) touches the eyelid or surface of the eye, but does not touch any other tis‐ sue.
(a) applies in respect of an animal with a bleeding, discharging, or broken (and unhealed) velvet antler, horn, or pedicle; but (b) does not apply in respect of a deer if the bleeding or discharge is a result of the deer naturally casting its antlers.
(a) the animal is accompanied by a veterinary certificate that states that the animal is fit for transport; or (b) the animal is accompanied by a veterinary certificate that specifies con‐ ditions that must be complied with to manage the animal welfare risks associated with the transport and the owner, or person in charge, com‐ plies with all relevant conditions; or (c) the animal is a deer to which subclause (4) applies.
(a) within the property on which the animal resides; or (b) to another property (not being slaughter premises), part or all of which is less than 20 km from the boundary of the property on which the animal resides.
(a) the deer is a yearling deer; and (b) this regulation applies because the deer’s first set of velvet antlers were removed; and (c) rubber rings designed for the purpose of inducing analgesia during vel‐ vet antler removal were used for pain relief and are still attached to the deer; and (d) the deer arrives at the slaughter premises no later than 72 hours after the velvet antlers were removed.
Regulation 39(4)(a): amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 9 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Pro‐ cedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) the animal is accompanied by a veterinary certificate that states that the animal is fit for transport; or (b) the animal is accompanied by a veterinary certificate that specifies con‐ ditions that must be complied with to manage the animal welfare risks associated with the transport and the owner or person in charge complies with all relevant conditions.
(a) within the property on which the animal resides; or (b) to another property (not being slaughter premises), part or all of which is less than 20 km from the boundary of the property on which the animal resides.
(a) in the case of an individual, $1,500; or (b) in the case of a body corporate that has been issued an infringement notice for the offence, $1,500; or (c) in the case of a body corporate that has not been issued an infringement notice for the offence (because proceedings in respect of the infringe‐ ment offence have been commenced by filing a charging document), $7,500.
(a) a cattle beast, deer, or pig is lame if— (i) the animal is not weight bearing on 1 or more limbs when moving or standing; or (ii) the animal has a definite limp (shortened stride) that is clearly identifiable to a limb or limbs, with weight placed on the limb or limbs significantly reduced: (b) a cattle beast, deer, or pig is not lame if the cause of the limp is a non- painful condition (such as a conformational fault, a gait abnormality, or a healed injury) and the animal is able to bear weight (although not neces‐ sarily evenly) on all 4 limbs: (c) a sheep or goat is lame if— (i) the animal is not weight bearing on 1 or more limbs when moving or standing; or (ii) the animal has difficulty walking and holds its head below its backline almost continuously.
(a) the animal is accompanied by a veterinary certificate that states that the animal is fit for transport; or (b) the animal is accompanied by a veterinary certificate that specifies con‐ ditions that must be complied with to manage the animal welfare risks associated with the transport and the owner, or person in charge, com‐ plies with all relevant conditions.
(a) the deer is accompanied by a veterinary certificate that states that the animal is fit for transport; or (b) the deer is accompanied by a veterinary certificate that specifies condi‐ tions that must be complied with to manage the animal welfare risks associated with the transport and the owner, or person in charge, com‐ plies with all relevant conditions.
(a) in the case of an individual, $1,500; or (b) in the case of a body corporate that has been issued an infringement notice for the offence, $1,500; or (c) in the case of a body corporate that has not been issued an infringement notice for the offence (because proceedings in respect of the infringe‐ ment offence have been commenced by filing a charging document), $7,500.
(a) a necrotic udder; or (b) an udder that has a discharge other than milk; or (c) an udder that shows signs of inflammation (such as being red, hot, or swollen); or (d) an udder with a lesion that is bleeding or discharging.
(a) the animal is accompanied by a veterinary certificate that states that the animal is fit for transport; or (b) the animal is accompanied by a veterinary certificate that specifies con‐ ditions that must be complied with to manage the animal welfare risks associated with the transport and the owner, or person in charge, com‐ plies with all relevant conditions.
(a) within the property on which the animal resides; or (b) to another property (not being slaughter premises), part or all of which is less than 20 km from the boundary of the property on which the animal resides.
(a) in the case of an individual, $1,500; or (b) in the case of a body corporate that has been issued an infringement notice for the offence, $1,500; or (c) in the case of a body corporate that has not been issued an infringement notice for the offence (because proceedings in respect of the infringe‐ ment offence have been commenced by filing a charging document), $7,500.
(a) is bleeding or discharging; or (b) is not visibly confined to either the tissues of the eye or of the eyelid; or (c) is causing the eye to discharge; or (d) is more than 2 cm in diameter.
(a) the animal is accompanied by a veterinary certificate that states that the animal is fit for transport; or (b) the animal is accompanied by a veterinary certificate that specifies con‐ ditions that must be complied with to manage the animal welfare risks associated with the transport and the owner, or person in charge, com‐ plies with all relevant conditions.
(a) within the property on which the animal resides; or (b) to another property (not being slaughter premises), part or all of which is less than 20 km from the boundary of the property on which the animal resides.
Regulations 33(1), 35(2), and 38 to 43 do not apply to transporters.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
(a) a public event that involves any of the following: (i) bronc, bull, steer, or calf riding: (ii) barrel racing: (iii) team roping: (iv) roping and tying an animal: (v) steer wrestling: (b) a public event at which animals are present that calls itself a rodeo.
(a) cause a cut that bleeds or discharges; or (b) cause a skin abrasion that bleeds or discharges; or (c) cause a swelling; or (d) prevent the animal from breathing normally, panting, or drinking.
(a) on cattle that weigh over 150 kg; or (b) during loading or unloading for transport, on pigs that weigh over 150 kg; or (c) during loading of a stunning pen at any slaughter premises,— (i) on pigs that weigh over 150 kg; or (ii) on pigs that weigh over 70 kg if the pigs are in a single-file slaughter race leading into, and within 15 m of, the stunning pen; or (d) during loading of a stunning pen at any slaughter premises, on deer of any weight.
(a) the prodder may be used only on the muscled areas of the animal’s hind‐ quarters or forequarters; and (b) the animal must have sufficient room to move away from the prodder.
(a) in the case of an individual, $1,500; or (b) in the case of a body corporate that has been issued an infringement notice for the offence, $1,500; or (c) in the case of a body corporate that has not been issued an infringement notice for the offence (because proceedings in respect of the infringe‐ ment offence have been commenced by filing a charging document), $7,500.
(a) means a device that is capable of delivering an electric shock to make an animal move; but (b) does not include— (i) electric stunners used to stun an animal immediately before slaughter; or (ii) electric devices used on an animal by the New Zealand Police. Regulation 48(1)(c): replaced, on 27 August 2020, by regulation 10(1) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 48(5)(b): replaced, on 27 August 2020, by regulation 10(2) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
(a) the person was a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; and (b) the person docked the tail of the cattle beast for therapeutic purposes; and (c) the cattle beast was given pain relief at the time of the procedure.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000: (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
(a) the person was a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; and (b) the person docked the tail of the dog for therapeutic purposes; and (c) the dog was given pain relief at the time of the procedure.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; and (b) the person docked the tail of the equid for therapeutic purposes; and (c) the equid was given pain relief at the time of the procedure. Regulation 51A: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 11 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; and (b) the pig is given pain relief at the time of the procedure.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
(a) uses a hot iron or rubber ring; and (b) docks the tail no shorter than the distal end of the caudal fold.
(a) subclause (1)(a); or (b) subclause (1)(b).
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; and (b) the sheep is given pain relief at the time of the procedure.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, $1,500; or (b) in the case of a body corporate that has been issued an infringement notice for the offence, $1,500; or (c) in the case of a body corporate that has not been issued an infringement notice for the offence (because proceedings in respect of the infringe‐ ment offence have been commenced by filing a charging document), $7,500.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000. Regulation 52A: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 12 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
Regulation 53(1): amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 13(1) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 53(2): amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 13(1) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 53(6): revoked, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 13(2) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Pro‐ cedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; and (b) the equid is given pain relief at the time of the procedure.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
Regulation 54 heading: amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 14(1) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 54(1): amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 14(2)(a) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 54(1)(b): amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 14(2)(b) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 54(2): amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 14(2)(a) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 54(2): amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 14(2)(b) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 54(4): revoked, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 14(3) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Pro‐ cedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; and (b) the pig is given pain relief at the time of the procedure.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000. Regulation 55A: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 15 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
Heading: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 15 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision. Regulation 55B: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 15 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000. Regulation 55C: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 15 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000. Regulation 55D: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 15 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision. Regulation 55E: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 15 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
Heading: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 15 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; and (b) the sheep is given pain relief at the time of the procedure.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
Regulation 55F: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 15 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; and (b) the goat is given pain relief at the time of the procedure.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
Regulation 55G: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 15 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; and (b) the cattle beast is given pain relief at the time of the procedure.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
Regulation 55H: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 15 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) uses a teat sealant that is registered under the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997; or (b) uses a teat drain or a teat plug in a manner permitted under subclause
(c) is reinserting or replacing a teat plug that was inserted by a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian, for therapeutic purposes.
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; and (b) the person occludes the teat with the teat drain or teat plug for therapeu‐ tic purposes.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000. Regulation 55I: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 15 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
Heading: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 15 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000. Regulation 55J: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 15 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision. Regulation 55K: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 15 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000. Regulation 55L: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 15 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
(a) includes any hybrid of a horse, pony, or donkey; but (b) does not include any other equids.
Regulation 55M: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 15 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
Heading: replaced, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 16 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; and (b) the dog is given pain relief at the time of the procedure.
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; and (b) the dog is given pain relief at the time of the procedure.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
Regulation 56A: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 17 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
Heading: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 17 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) remove no more than 25% of the beak of the layer hen; and (b) trim the upper and lower beak to the same length.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, $1,500; or (b) in the case of a body corporate that has been issued an infringement notice for the offence, $1,500; or (c) in the case of a body corporate that has not been issued an infringement notice for the offence (because proceedings in respect of the infringe‐ ment offence have been commenced by filing a charging document), $7,500.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
(a) a veterinarian has approved the tipping of the beaks of layer hens to con‐ trol an outbreak of cannibalism during a laying period; and (b) the tipping of the layer hens’ beaks was carried out in accordance with that veterinary approval. Regulation 56B: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 17 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) remove no more than 25% of the beak of the breeder chicken or breeder turkey; and (b) trim the upper and lower beak to the same length.
(a) an electrically heated blade; or (b) an infrared beam.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
of the animal are met during the procedure and recovery, by ensuring that at all times a person is available who— (a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, $1,500; or (b) in the case of a body corporate that has been issued an infringement notice for the offence, $1,500; or (c) in the case of a body corporate that has not been issued an infringement notice for the offence (because proceedings in respect of the infringe‐ ment offence have been commenced by filing a charging document), $7,500.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
(a) a veterinarian has approved the tipping of the beaks of breeder chickens or breeder turkeys to control an outbreak of cannibalism during a laying period; and (b) the tipping of the beaks was carried out in accordance with that veterin‐ ary approval. Regulation 56C: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 17 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
Heading: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 17 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; or (b) the tooth is— (i) a needle tooth of a pig that is 4 days of age or under; or (ii) a tusk of a boar; or (iii) a fighting tooth of a llama or an alpaca; or (c) the tooth of the animal is cut under a standard operating procedure that has been approved by an animal ethics committee.
(a) an obstetrical wire; or (b) a saw suitable for the purpose of dentistry.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
$1,500.
Regulation 56D: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 17 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; and (b) pain relief is given to the equid at the time of the procedure.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
Regulation 56E: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 17 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
Heading: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 18 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
Regulation 57(1): amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 19(1) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 57(6): revoked, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 19(2) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Pro‐ cedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000. Regulation 57A: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 20 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000. Regulation 57B: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 20 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
Regulation 58(1): amended, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 21(1) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172). Regulation 58(6): revoked, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 21(2) of the Animal Welfare (Care and Pro‐ cedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000. Regulation 58A: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 22 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000. Regulation 58B: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 22 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) a veterinarian who has the relevant expertise and practical experience to perform the procedure; or (b) a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian described in paragraph (a); or (c) the owner of the deer, or an employee of the owner (with the owner’s approval), who has a valid written authorisation to perform the proced‐ ure by— (i) the National Velvetting Standards Body; or (ii) a veterinarian.
(a) knowledge of the appropriate velvetting technique to meet deer health and welfare considerations, including— (i) deer-handling skills; and (ii) administration of the authorised pain relief; and (iii) pre-velvetting deer health and welfare assessment; and (iv) post-velvetting deer health and welfare aftercare; and (b) practical experience in the velvetting procedure; and (c) access to pain relief and storage receptacles for pain relief; and (d) access to appropriate equipment; and (e) access to appropriate handling facilities to perform the procedure.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
Regulation 58C: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 22 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
Heading: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 22 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
Regulation 58D: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 22 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000. Regulation 58E: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 22 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000. Regulation 58F: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 22 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
Regulation 58G: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 22 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
Regulation 58H: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 22 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) blistering: (b) firing: (c) mechanical soring: (d) nicking.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
(a) means the application of devices, including chains and weighted plat‐ forms, to the hooves or legs of an equid for the purpose of distorting the natural gait of the equid; but (b) does not include the use of toe weights Regulation 58I: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 22 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $5,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
(a) includes a procedure that involves— (i) cutting into or piercing the abdominal cavity for the purpose of artificial insemination or for the purpose of harvesting, transfer‐ ring, or implanting embryos; or (ii) transvaginal techniques that involve piercing the vaginal wall: (b) does not include a procedure carried out for the primary purpose of desexing or the delivery of offspring. Regulation 59A: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 23 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) deep abdominal palpation: (b) using an endoscope. Regulation 59B: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 23 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
Regulation 59C: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 23 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; or (b) the person opens a seam created in the course of a Caslick’s procedure on a horse that is being serviced or that is foaling; or (c) the person closes a seam created in the course of a Caslick’s procedure after a horse has been serviced.
the horse is under the influence of pain relief that is authorised by a veterinar‐ ian for the purpose of the procedure.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000. Regulation 59D: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 23 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) is a veterinarian or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; or (b) injects a local anaesthetic authorised by a veterinarian for the purpose of the procedure into the epidural space.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000. Regulation 59E: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 23 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision. Regulation 59F: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 23 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; or (b) the rectal examination is performed for the purposes of a non-surgical reproductive procedure.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) means a procedure for reproductive purposes that does not involve cut‐ ting into or piercing the abdominal cavity of the equid; and (b) includes— (i) transcervical or cervical insemination; and (ii) embryo retrieval through transcervical methods; and (iii) pregnancy diagnosis (a) entry into the rectum by any or all of the arm, hand, or fingers: (b) entry into the rectum by an instrument, excluding a rectal thermometer. Regulation 59G: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 23 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
A person may perform a surgical procedure in the course of using an animal in research, testing, or teaching in accordance with Part 6 of the Animal Welfare Act 1999 and the conditions of any project approval despite any regulations in this Part other than— (a) regulation 55L (prohibition on hot branding of animals generally); and (b) regulation 58D (prohibition on cropping dogs’ ears); and (c) regulation 58I (prohibition on blistering, firing, soring, and nicking equids); and (d) regulation 59 (prohibition on mulesing sheep). Regulation 59H: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 23 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; or (b) the person removes the tissue under a standard operating procedure that has been approved by an animal ethics committee; or (c) the removal is a manipulation described in section 5(3) of the Animal Welfare Act 1999.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
(a) remove the digits of any animal other than— (i) in accordance with regulation 56 (which regulates the removal of dogs’ first digits (dew claws)); or (ii) in accordance with regulation 56A (which regulates the partial amputation of breeder chickens’ toes): (b) remove the entire fin of a fish: (c) clip or tip the tail of a rat, mouse, or reptile: (d) notch the ear of a rodent under 2 weeks of age: (e) clip the flipper of a pinniped. Regulation 59I: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 23 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) the person is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; or (b) the tagging is a manipulation described in section 5(3) of the Animal Welfare Act 1999; or (c) the person tags the animal under a standard operating procedure that has been approved by an animal ethics committee.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
Regulation 59J: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 23 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
(a) is a veterinarian, or a veterinary student under the direct supervision of a veterinarian throughout the procedure; or (b) carries out the procedure under a standard operating procedure approved by an animal ethics committee.
(a) be experienced with, or have received training in, the correct use of the method being used; and (b) be able to recognise early signs of significant distress, injury, or ill- health so that the person can take prompt remedial action or seek advice.
(a) has suitable equipment; and (b) has the relevant knowledge, has received relevant training, or is under appropriate supervision.
(a) in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $3,000; or (b) in the case of a body corporate, to a fine not exceeding $15,000.
Regulation 59K: inserted, on 9 May 2021, by regulation 23 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Proced‐ ures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
In a prosecution for an offence against these regulations, it is not necessary for the prosecution to prove that the defendant intended to commit an offence.
(a) that the defendant took all reasonable steps to comply with the relevant provision; or (b) that the act or omission constituting the offence took place in circum‐ stances of stress or emergency and was necessary for the preservation, protection, or maintenance of human life.
(a) stating that the defendant intends to rely on subclause (1); and (b) specifying,— (i) where the defendant intends to rely on subclause (1)(a), the reasonable steps that the defendant will claim to have taken; and (ii) where the defendant intends to rely on subclause (1)(b), the cir‐ cumstances of stress or emergency and the reasons why the act or omission was necessary for the preservation, protection, or main‐ tenance of human life.
The infringement fee for an infringement offence against section 36(3) of the Animal Welfare Act 1999 (which relates to the inspection of traps) is $300.
The infringement fee for an infringement offence against section 156I(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 1999 (which relates to non-compliance with a compliance notice) is $500. Regulation 63: inserted, on 27 August 2020, by regulation 24 of the Animal Welfare (Care and Pro‐ cedures) Amendment Regulations 2020 (LI 2020/172).
Regulation 63: revoked, on 1 November 2019, pursuant to regulation 64(2)(c).
Regulation 64: revoked, on 1 November 2019, pursuant to regulation 64(2)(d). r 4
There are no transitional, savings, or related provisions relating to these regulations as made.
Schedule 2: revoked, on 1 November 2019, pursuant to regulation 64(2)(c). r 63
Amendments that apply on and from the 28th day after the date of the notification of these regulations in the Gazette
Schedule 2 Part 1: revoked, on 1 May 2018, by regulation 64(2)(a).
Schedule 2 Part 2: revoked, on 1 November 2018, by regulation 64(2)(b).
Schedule 2 Part 3: revoked, on 1 November 2019, by regulation 64(2)(c). Michael Webster, Clerk of the Executive Council.
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