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What year is The Veterinary Surgeon Act?
1966
What is The Veterinary Surgeon Act?
An act to make fresh provision for the management of the veterinary profession
What comes under The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966?
Continued Professional Development
Code of conduct
The procedures that RVNs and SVNs can undertake (Schedule 3)
What is The RCVS Code of Professional Conduct?
A document setting out Veterinary Professionals professional responsibilities
What is the purpose of DEFRA?
To work with others to ensure polices and legislation are heeded
What year is The Animal Welfare Act?
2006
What year is The Animal Welfare (sentencing) Act?
2021
What is an offence in The Animal Welfare Act?
Inducing suffering in animals
Poisoning an animal
Participating in animal fighting
Not meeting the 5 welfare needs of animals
Owning an animal under the age of 16
Mutilating animals
What are the 5 welfare needs of animals?
The need for a suitable, species specific environment
The need for a suitable, species specific diet, including water
The need to be able to perform natural behaviour exhibited by the species
The need for companionship or lack thereof depending on the needs of the species
The need for access to appropriate healthcare, handling and medication
What is legal for an inspector or constable under The Animal Welfare Act?
When an animal is deemed under distress they can:
Enter premises
Alleviate suffering
Take possession
Initiate humane destruction
What court powers in relation to possessed animals come under The Animal Welfare Act?
Specified treatment can be administered
Possession can be given to a specified person
The animal can be sold
Humane destruction can be initiated
What is included in The Animal Welfare (sentencing) Act?
Increased the maximum sentence for offences under the 2006 act from 6 months to 5 years
What is the maximum fine for offences under The Animal Welfare Act?
Up to £20,000 and in some cases, unlimited
What is the maximum prison sentence for offences under The Animal Welfare Act?
Up to 5 years
What is the maximum ban for offences under The Animal Welfare Act?
Lifetime
What are the most common forms of animal mutilation?
Tail docking
Ear cropping
In which situation is it legal to mutilate an animal?
In working breeds with a certificate from a veterinary professional
What year is The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals)(England) Regulations?
2018
Which 6 acts are consolidated under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals)(England) Regulations
Pet Animals Act 1951
Animal Boarding establishments Act 1963
Breeding of Dogs Act 1991
Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1991
Riding establishments Act 1964
Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925
What does The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals)(England) Regulations enforce?
Anybody doing the activities listed under the act, need a license which lasts 3 years before needing to be revalidated
What comes under Pet Animals Act 1951?
Requires any person keeping a pet shop to be licensed by the local council
What 7 requirements must pet shops meet under the Pet Animals Act 1951?
Comfortable environment
Suitable dietary provisions
Ethically sourced
Not over populated
Providing knowledge and background checks for potential clients
Disease control
Fire protocols
What comes under The Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963?
Boarding establishments must have a license from local authority
What boarding requirements come under The Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963?
Suitable accommodation
Suitable food, water, bedding and exercise
Prevention of the spread of disease
Protection of all animals against fire
Register of all animals kept
How many dogs or cats can one person be responsible for under The Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963?
15 dogs
20 cats
What are the requirements for workers under The Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963?
Must have a minimum of level 3 qualification
At least 1 person on site at all times
Minimum of one check within the night (6pm-8am)
What comes under The Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 2014?
A license is required to:
Import dogs
Distribute dogs
Sell dogs through a business
Sell dogs through domestic premises
(Does not apply to hobby breeders)
What are breeders responsible for under The Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 2014?
First vaccination
Microchips
What qualifies somebody as a hobby breeder under The Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 2014?
Any bitch can only breed once within a year
Cannot profit more than £1000 per litter
What qualifies somewhere as a breeding establishment under The Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 2014?
Anywhere that has 3 or more bitches that are being bred
What rules are in place for breeding establishments under The Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 2014?
Bitch can only have 1 litter per 12 month period
Bitches can only have 4-6 litters before “retiring”
Bitches can only be bred between ages 18 months and 8 years
If the bitch has had to have 2 C-sections they must be retired
What is Lucy’s law?
Bans third-party sales of puppies and kittens under 6 months
When was Lucy’s law enforced?
England - 6/4/2020
Scotland - 1/9/2021
Wales - 10/9/2021
What happens if somebody purchases a puppy or kitten but can no longer keep it before the 6 month mark?
It must be returned to the breeder
What comes under Lucy’s law?
Buying of a puppy/kitten must occur on the breeding premises
Cannot sell animals under 8 weeks old
Puppies/kittens must have their first vaccination and a microchip before being sold
What year was The Riding Establishments Act?
1964 - amended in 1970
What businesses come under The Riding Establishments Act 1964?
Riding schools
Trekking
Horse ire
Pony + donkey rides
Pony parties (only if they’re being ridden)
What is assessed under The Riding Establishments Act 1964?
The adequacy of the provision for health, welfare and exercise
precautions against fire and disease
Suitability of the horse with regards to the reasons they are being kept
What does public liability insurance cover under The Riding Establishments Act 1964?
Any injury caused to a person by the horse
What rules are in place for the riding of horses under The Riding Establishments Act 1964?
Cannot be ridden after 6 months pregnant
Cannot be ridden under the age of 3
What year is The Performing Animals (regulation) Act?
1925
What animals does The Performing Animals (regulation) Act 1925 cover?
Animals working in film or TV
Animals in stage performances or circuses
Does not cover agility courses or show horses
What is The Performing Animals (regulation) Act 1925?
Requires that any facility using animals for performances must have a license from the local authority
Who has power to enter premises under The Performing Animals (regulation) Act 1925?
Police
Local council officers
Veterinary surgeon
What year is The Equine Identification (England) Regulations?
2018
What are The Equine Identification (England) Regulations?
Make it a legal requirement for all horses in England to be identified
What year is The Dangerous Dogs Act?
1991
What is the scoring matrix?
A 1-5 star system to rate businesses
What do the 1-5 star scoring mean on the scoring matrix?
1 star
1 year license
Minimum 1 unannounced visit within 12 month period
2 stars
1 year license
Minimum 1 unannounced visit within 12 month period
3 stars
2 year license
Minimum 1 unannounced visit within 24 month period
4 stars
2 year license
Minimum 1 unannounced visit within 24 month period
5 stars
3 year license
Minimum 1 unannounced visit within 36 month period
What businesses are considered high risk on the scoring matrix?
New businesses
What year is The Animal Welfare (Service animals) Act?
2019
What is The Animal Welfare (Service animals) Act 2019 more commonly known as?
Finn’s law
What comes under Finn’s law?
Makes it an offence to harm an animal in self-defense if:
The animal was under control of an officer
The animal was being used by said officer in the course of the officers duties
The officer is not the defender
What 4 things are necessary for pet travel to EU countries and member states?
Microchip
Valid rabies vaccination
Animal health certificate
Tapeworm treatment
When must an animal have tapeworm treatment before travelling?
Maximum 5 days
Minimum 24 hours
When must an animal health certificate be issued before travel?
Within 10 days of travel
How long is an animal health certificate valid for after travelling?
Valid for 4 months or until return to the UK (whichever happens first)
When must a rabies vaccination be issued before travel?
Maximum of 21 days
What are the requirements to travel with a pet within Great Britain?
Microchipped
Vaccinated against rabies
An EU passport
How old must an animal be before they can get vaccinated against rabies?
12 weeks
How many animals can you travel with?
4 or less
5 or more only for events and proof must be given
How long before you can your pet arrive in the UK?
No more than 5 days
When are blood tests required for travelling from outside of the EU?
Listed non-EU countries
Depends on where from
May need a blood test to check for rabies antibodies
Unlisted non-EU countries
Definitely need a blood test to check for rabies antibodies
What are the requirements for travelling with exotics?
Depends on the animal
Don’t typically carry harmful diseases
Still need a health certificate of sorts
What are the regulations surrounding quarantine of pets?
Required for rabies-susceptible animals
Only if they don’t qualify for entry under EU pets
Regulated by DEFRA
Must quarantine for 4 calendar months
If an outbreak occurs you must quarantine for 4 more months
What are the 7 requirements for travelling with a horse?
Export health certificate issued by DEFRA and cosigned by a veterinarian
Testing for absence of certain diseases
Horse passport
DEFRA issued export license
Equine insurance documents
Vaccination documents
Any documents required by the destination country
What quarantine protocols are in place for horses travelling?
Holding site under veterinary supervision
Time frame is destination dependent
Usually 30-90 days
What year is The Animals Act?
1971
What is covered under The Animals Act 1971?
Covers liability for damage caused by animals
If an animal worries or injures livestock, the farmer may protect their stock
If you are the owner of an animal, you are liable for its actions
When an animal is in a veterinary practice, the practice is liable
When was The Dangerous Dogs Act amended?
1997 and 2023
What dog breeds come under The Dangerous Dogs Act?
Japanese Tosa
Dogo Argentino
Fila Brasilero
Pit Bull Terrier
American Bulldog XL (2023)
What are the regulations for owning a dangerous dog breed?
Must notify the police of ownership
Certificate of exemption is needed
Dogs must be covered by 3rd party liability insurance
Dog must be muzzled and on a lead in public
Dog must always be accompanied by someone over 16 yrs
Offence to sell, exchange, give away or abandon the dog
Offence to breed the dog
What happens if a dangerous dog breed is in a rescue?
It will be euthanised
What year is The Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act?
1986
What is covered under The Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act?
Regulates the use of animals
Applies only to vertebrates
You can only re-use an animal for testing if the procedure is not invasive
What are the 3 licenses needed to test on animals?
Project license
Premises license
Personal license
What are the 3 R’s in regard to animal testing?
Replacement - Can you use a non-animal test subject
Reduction - Can you use less animals to test on?
Refinement - Can you lessen the impact on the animal
What year is The Animal Health Act?
1981
What is the purpose of The Animal Health Act 1981?
To control and prevent the spread of serious animal diseases
What control methods come under The Animal Health Act 1981?
Curfews for cats
Muzzles and Leads for dogs
Bans from certain areas
Slaughter of contagious animals
What powers do authorities have under The Animal Health Act 1981?
Powers of entry
Removal of animals
Euthanasia of animals