Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: The Camel - Western Australia

Description

You may need to comply with this code if you intend to handle or use camels in Western Australia.

This outlines minimum welfare standards to be adhered to in the husbandry of camels, with the aim of achieving humane husbandry throughout all types of camel businesses. The code covers topics including:

  • the provision of food and water
  • predation
  • protection from extreme climates
  • mustering
  • management practices
  • reproduction.

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.

Act(s) name

Animal Welfare Act 2002 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Animal Welfare (General) Regulations 2003 Western Australia

Administering agency

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Agriculture and Food

Contact details

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