You may need to comply with this code if you are responsible for the management of animals of various species at slaughtering establishments (abattoirs, slaughter-houses and knackeries).
This code provides guidelines to ensure the efficient, considerate treatment of animals so that stress is minimised. It includes information about emergency slaughter of sick, crippled and 'downer' animals.
Compliance with this code of practice is not mandatory. However, a code of practice is admissible as evidence in a proceeding for an animal welfare offence.
