Schedule 1 (Section 5(3))
Code of good practice on the handling and transportation of impounded animals
Part I – Paddock requirements
1.Different species of animals must be kept in separate paddocks.2.Animals may not be penned in overcrowded paddocks, and penning space provided for in each paddock must be sufficient to permit all animals to lie down at the same time and must not be less than 1.5 square metres of floor area for each animal.3.Fractious animals may not be kept with other animals.4.Young, weaned juvenile animals may not be penned with adult animals, except in the case of mother and offspring.5.Provision must be made in paddocks for—(a)facilities such as racks, mangers or other suitable feed containers that are easy to clean, which will allow the feeding of an animal off the floor, and which can be serviced without disturbing the animals;(b)water troughs with an adequate supply of suitable fresh water at all times;(c)sufficient facilities for the adequate cleaning of paddocks; and(d)facilities for the safe handling of animals.6.(a)The paddocks must at all times be maintained in a good state of repair;(b)sharp points such as wire ends, broken boards, jagged ends or protruding hinges or bolts, which could cause injury to animals, must be removed or otherwise suitably covered.7.The floor of the entire paddock, including the off-loading banks, races and passages, must be so constructed as to provide adequate non-slip surfaces that can be efficiently and suitably cleaned and kept dry and in a condition fit for the holding of animals.Part II – Handling of animals
8.Animals must at all times be handled humanely and with patience and tolerance.9.The following must be kept in mind when handling animals—(a)animals respond more readily to being driven when the driver stands behind the animal but within its field of vision; and(b)herd animals respond more readily to being driven when in a group rather than singly.10.Animals may not be dragged by their legs, or carried by their head, ears or tail.11.Young calves must be carried if they cannot walk with ease, by lifting the calf around the chest and hindquarters, alternatively they must be guided with one hand on the hindquarters and the other near shoulder or neck, and walked in the required direction at an appropriate and comfortable pace.12.Only sticks with canvas or belting flaps may be used when driving animals and it is preferable to strike the ground behind the animal rather than to hit the animal.13.Electric prodders, sticks or goads may not be used on young calves.14.Electric prodders may not be used excessively or indiscriminately or applied to the face, anal or genital areas of animals.Part III – Movement of animals
15.Animals driven on the hoof must at all times be under proper and competent supervision.16.Animals on the hoof must be driven in a calm manner at a gait that is relaxed and comfortable, natural to that animal, and not faster than the pace of the slowest animal.17.Animals may not be driven for periods in excess of 8 hours without being given rest of at least one hour and provided with sufficient suitable fresh water that is available to all the animals.18.No animal on the hoof may be moved in excess of the following distances:(a)during a journey of not more than one day’s duration—(i)20 kilometres for sheep and goats; and(ii)30 kilometres for cattle; and(b)during a journey of more than one day’s duration:(i)20 kilometres during the first day and 15 kilometres on each subsequent day for sheep and goats; and(ii)25 kilometres during the first day and 20 kilometres on each subsequent day for cattle.19.Animals must be watered and fed immediately on reaching their night camp or final destination with sufficient food of a quality and type compatible with the species.20.Animals may not be moved in the dark.21.No sick, injured or disabled animal may be moved on the hoof.Part IV – Vehicles used in transporting animals
22.Vehicles and all trailers used in the transport of hoofed animals must be suitable for the transport of such animals and in a roadworthy condition.23.All vehicles and trailers referred to in item 22 must be such as to ensure—(a)a suitable non-slip floor, adequate ventilation and light and adequate protection from exhaust gasses;(b)sidewalls high enough to prevent animals from escaping or falling out of the vehicle in multi-tier vehicles, heights between decks must be adequate and floors that are solid and impervious;(c)gates, with or without partitions:(i)of a design and construction strong enough and suitable for the conveyance of the intended consignment; and(ii)that open and close freely and are able to be well-secured.24.The density of animals packed into any given space must be such as to ensure the safety and comfort of the animals during transport, and the recommended floor space per animal is—(a)1.4 square metres per large animal; and(b)0.5 square metre per small animal.Part V – Watering and feeding of live animals prior to loading
25.Animals must be provided with sufficient and suitable food and fresh water until the commencement of the journey.Part VI – Loading and off-loading procedure
26.Loading and off-loading into or out of a vehicle must be accomplished as quietly and calmly as possible, with patience and tolerance and without undue harassment, terrifying of the animals, bruising, injury, suffering or undue stress.27.No animal may be loaded or off-loaded by lifting by the head, fleece, skin, ears, tail, horns or legs.28.Ramps must be correctly adjusted to the exact height of the vehicle’s floor.29.Journeys must commence as soon as possible after the live animals have been loaded and the animals must be promptly off-loaded upon arrival at the destination.30.When there is reason to believe that an animal is likely to give birth in the course of a proposed journey, the animal may not be loaded onto a vehicle.31.In the case of an animal giving birth during transport, the necessary measures must be taken to ensure the protection of the mother and off-spring from being trampled or otherwise injured or harassed by other animals.Part VII – Restraining of animals during transportation
32.Where the transport of any animal may cause injury to itself or any other animal, it must be restrained in such a manner as to prevent such injury.33.No animals may be kept in restraint for more than 4 hours in any34.No wire or bailing twine may be used for tying the animal’s legs or feet. To avoid strangulation or neck-break, a slipknot may not be used where animals are secured to the vehicle by horns or neck, and the rope must be attached to the vehicle at the level of the animal’s knees, so that in the event of the animal falling, the possibility of serious injury or death is reduced, with the rope being long enough to allow the animal to lie comfortably in a natural position with its head upright.Schedule 2 (Section 8)
Pound register information
A pound register must, at least, contain the following information:Part I
1.Date of receipt of animal2.Number and description of animals3.Brands or markings on animal, detail of any disease or injuries4.Name and address of person who seized the animal5.Name and address of person who delivered the animal to the pound6.Name and address of owner of land where animal was seized7.Name and address of owner of animal if determinable8.Description of place where animal was found9.Distance between place where animal was seized and poundPart II
10.Ear tag number assigned by the pound keeper11.Description and amount of pound fees12.Details of destruction or disposal of animal13.Cause of death or injury of impounded animal14.Date of release of animal15.Date of sale of animal16.Proceeds of sale of animal17.Name and address of purchaser18.Excess amount (if any) paid to owner or municipality20.Details of Order of Court with regard to animal not sold in execution.