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What is this? Owners or their agents have a responsibility to select only fit and healthy animals for travel. When selecting animals for transport, decisions must be made in relation to the fitness of that animal for the trip it is about to take. Owners or their agents have a responsibility to select only fit and healthy animals for travel. More Why is it important? Transport operators have the right to refuse to transport unfit stock. They have a responsibility for animals that are accepted for transport and must refuse stock they consider unfit to travel. Transport operators have the right to refuse to transport unfit stock. More What do I need to do?
When selecting animals for transport, consider their body condition and any evidence of disease, injuries or physical defects. Cattle must have a BCS over 2.5, be able to bear weight on all limbs and have no apparent injuries or diseases (e.g. bleeding or cancer eye abscesses). Where any doubt exists about an animal's fitness to travel, veterinary opinion should be sought. When selecting animals for transport, consider their body condition and any evidence of disease, injuries or physical defects. More IMPORTANT!You should seek professional or legal advice with any matters involving legislation. |
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Selecting Stock for TransportThe Dairy Cattle Code of Welfare has minimum standards for selection of stock for transport.
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