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What is this? These industry guidelines help ensure the welfare of newborn calves.
Premature calves that are unlikely to survive, or calves that have debilitating congenital defects, must be humanely destroyed. Calves must be handled gently and moved in a manner which minimises distress and avoids injury, bruising or suffering.
These industry guidelines help ensure the welfare of newborn calves.
Why is it important? Under the Animal Welfare Act 1999 you have a number of obligations to meet a good standard of animal care and welfare.
Calves destined for the abattoir must receive the same standard of care as calves being kept as replacement stock.
Under the Animal Welfare Act 1999 you have a number of obligations to meet a good standard of animal care and welfare.
What do I need to do?
Follow recommended good practice to make sure your staff know what to do. Follow recommended good practice to make sure your staff know what to do. More IMPORTANT!You should seek professional or legal advice with any matters involving legislation. |