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Model code of practice for the welfare of animals: the goat - Queensland

Description

You may need to comply with this code if you are responsible for the welfare and husbandry of goats.

The code includes information about:

  • feed and water
  • housing
  • health
  • management practices
  • breeding
  • humane killing.

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.

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.

Other resources

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Administering agency

Department of Primary Industries

Biosecurity Queensland

Animal Biosecurity and Welfare

Contact details

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