L2 - Animal Welfare Legislation

Animal Welfare Act 2006

Laws governing general animal welfare standards.

Duty of Care

Responsibility to prevent unnecessary animal suffering.

Five Welfare Needs

Essential requirements for animal well-being.

Suitable Environment

Space and conditions for animal comfort.

Comfortable Temperature Range

Healthy cattle thrive between -15°C to +25°C.

Dietary Requirements

Access to diet maintaining health and vigor.

Normal Behaviour Patterns

Species-specific behaviors that animals should exhibit.

Social Grouping Needs

Animals may require companionship or solitude.

Protection from Pain

Preventative measures against suffering and disease.

Vaccination for Dogs

Four diseases dogs can be vaccinated against.

Codes of Recommendations

Guidelines for high standards in livestock care.

Automated Equipment Inspection

Daily checks for defects in animal care equipment.

Dehorning Regulations

Laws against unauthorized sheep dehorning.

Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act

Regulates animal use in scientific research.

Protected Animals Definition

Living vertebrates and cephalopods under protection.

Regulated Procedures

Tests and experiments involving animals.

Licensing Requirements

Three licenses needed for animal testing.

Personal License

Required for individuals conducting animal experiments.

Project License

Covers long-term animal research programs.

Establishment License

Required for facilities conducting animal tests.

Compliance Failures

Reported breaches in animal testing regulations.

Adverse Impact Cases

57% of compliance failures affected animal welfare.

Food and Water Breaches

29% of cases lacked adequate animal sustenance.

Animal Suffering Minimization

Efforts to reduce pain in research animals.

Further Reading

Suggested literature on animal welfare practices.

DEFRA Water Requirements

Daily water needs for pigs based on weight.

Blowfly Strike

Example of poor animal welfare condition.