Model code of practice for the welfare of animals: intensive husbandry of rabbits - Queensland

Description

You may need to comply with this code if you are responsible for the intensive husbandry of domestic-type rabbits for commercial production.

This code provides guidelines to ensure the welfare of rabbits in intensive husbandry. The basic requirement for the welfare of rabbits is a husbandry system appropriate to their physiological and behavioural needs.

Compliance with this code of practice is not mandatory. However, by complying with this code you can demonstrate that you have met your legal obligations. Proving that you have complied with this code can be used as a defence against a charge of cruelty or aggravated cruelty to animals.

Service type

Code of Practice

A code of practice is a set of rules which details how people in a certain industry should behave. A code of practice can be defined as a result of legislation or by industry regulators and bodies.

Administering agency

Department of Primary Industries

Biosecurity Queensland

Animal Biosecurity and Welfare

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