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Audit Title
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Document No.
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
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Please note time of inspection
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Purpose of Facility:
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Facility Name:
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Facility Telephone Number:
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Facility Fax Number:
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Facility Email Address:
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ABN (if applicable)
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How Many animals are located on the property
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Number of breeding males at the facility (dogs/Toms)
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Number of breeding females at the facility (Bitches/Queens)
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Number of dog litters produced each year
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If the facility breeds from both dogs and cats please enter number of breeders per species
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YES = Compliant NO = Non-Compliant
(4.1) Responsibilities/Competency of Staff
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4.1.1 The person in charge of the facility is responsible for the facility complying with all enforceable provisions within this code
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4.1.2 The person in charge of the facility must be aware of their responsibilities towards dogs and cat. Each day, a person must be present to meet the requirements of this code, and must be knowledgable and competent to provide for:
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1. The care and welfare of dogs and cats
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2. The feeding and watering of dogs and cats
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3. Protection from distress or injury caused by other animals or people
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4. Cleaning and proper hygiene in the facility
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5. Identifying signs of common disease
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4.1.3 Where trainees and volunteers are employed by the facility, they must work under the supervision of trained and experienced staff.
(5.1) Quality Management Systems
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5.1.1 The following information must be recorded relating to each dog or cat housed at the breeding facility:
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1. A description of the dog or cat which includes: name, m/chip number; sex; (includes whether desexed); breed; colour; distinguishing features; vaccination status; details of any special medical/ dietary requirements
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2. The date of birth; and the date of acquisition/arrival, and registration number (for purebred animals) of owned and leased dogs and cats
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3. The name, address and telephone number of owner or lessee of the dog or cat
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4. Details of preventative and veterinary treatment of dogs and cats, including routine husbandry procedures such as worming and parasite control
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5. For leased dogs and cats, the name and contact telephone number of the veterinary practitioner who normally attends the animal
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6. The disposal of owned and leased dogs and cats including the date and details of the disposal
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5.1.2 Information which details each litter bred must be recorded and must include: the name and m/c number of both the dam and the sire; the date of mating(s); the date of welping/queening; ID details of each animal within the litter: inc. abnormalities or deaths
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5.1.3 Records must be retained for no less than three years, at the facility, and all staff must be able to produce the records
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5.1.4 The facility must have a documented program in place to control insects, ectoparasites and vertebrate pests. This document must be kept at the facility and all staff must be able to produce the document and must be familiar with its content
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5.1.5 Each facility must have a documented procedure for the swift removal of animals from the facility, in the case of emergency. This document must be kept at the facility and all staff must be able to produce the document and must be familiar with its content
(6.1) Accomodation
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6.1.1.1 vehicles, caravans, portable crates and the crawl space under any dwelling must not be used as permanent housing for dogs and cats
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6.1.1.2 Breeding facilities must have a continuous water supply, adequate to meet the daily requirements of the dogs and cats held
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6.1.1.3 Breeding facilities must be designed, constructed, serviced and maintained in a way that provides for the good health and well being of the animals, which prevents the transmission of infectious disease agents, the escape of animals and does not cause injury to either animals or humans
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6.1.1.4 Animals must be provided with protection from rain wind, direct sunlight or other adverse weather conditions and must be provided with a clean and dry dedicated sleeping area
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6.1.1.5 Where a facility houses both dogs and cats, cat housing must be a sufficient distance or otherwise isolated from dog housing to minimise the stress created by the sound, sight or smell of dogs.
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6.1.1.6 Dog housing and cat housing must meet the minimum pen sizes shown in Tables 1 and 2 below. These limits do not apply to dogs and cats under veterinary care for a disease or injury.
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6.1.1.7 Dogs and cats must not be in extended contact with wet floors.
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6.1.1.8 Each cat must be provided with a suitable box in which to hide or sleep.
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6.1.1.9 All sleeping areas for cats and dogs must have clean, hygienic, dry and soft bedding, appropriate to the species and breed, sufficient for the number of animals held, and sufficient to insulate them from the floor.
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6.1.1.10 Each confined cat must be provided with a litter tray which is at least 1.2 times the length of the cat, and which contains a sufficient depth of material such as commercial cat litter, sawdust, shavings, sand or shredded paper.
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6.1.1.11 An isolation facility must be available either at the facility or at a veterinary hospital, and must have documented and demonstrable biosecurity measures in place.
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6.1.1.12 Animals known or suspected to be suffering from a significant infectious disease or severe injury must be taken directly to the isolation facility unless written assurances from a registered veterinary practitioner regarding the appropriateness of housing with other animals is received.
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6.1.1.13 A cat isolation facility must be a sufficient distance or otherwise isolated from dog enclosures to minimise the stress created by the sound, sight or smell of dogs.
(6.2) Environment
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6.2.1.1 Dog housing and cat housing must have a shaded area when exposed to sunlight.
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6.2.1.2 Dogs and cats must be protected from extremes of temperature.
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6.2.1.3 The duration and intensity of artificial lighting, where used, must be as close as possible to natural conditions, sufficient to allow thorough inspection and observation of animals, and which mimic the prevailing natural light cycles. Animals must be protected from excessive light which is generated from an external source.
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6.2.1.4 Animal housing areas must be provided with ventilation which is sufficient to maintain the health of the animals; while minimising undue draughts, odours and moisture condensation.
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6.2.1.5 Air ventilation devices, where used, must have an air change rate which is sufficient to distribute fresh air evenly to all of the areas holding animals; and must have a back-up system in the case that the ventilation device becomes inoperable.
(6.3) Security
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6.3.1.1 The facility must be able to be reasonably secured to prevent access to the facility by unauthorised people.
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6.3.1.2 Dog housing and cat housing must be fitted with a secure closing device that cannot be opened by the dogs and cats held.
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6.3.1.3 An animal must not be able to escape except in circumstances that cannot reasonably be foreseen and guarded against.
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6.3.1.4 Unauthorised people must not have access to dog and cat holding areas unless under the supervision of a staff member.
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6.3.1.5 Functioning fire fighting equipment must be readily available and staff trained and practised in its use.
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6.3.1.6 All potential poisons and harmful substances, whether in storage or in use, must be kept out of reach of dogs and cats.
(7.1) Animal Care
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7.1.1.1 Each animal must be individually identified.
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7.1.1.2 Measures must be implemented to protect dogs and cats from distress or injury caused by other animals.
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7.1.1.3 Dogs and cats must be protected from distress or injury caused by interference by people.
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7.1.1.4 Dogs and cats which must be housed singly in a quiet, warm and dry area isolated from other animals include:
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1. animals with dependent young
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2. animals about to give birth
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3. animals in season, where it is not the intention to breed
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4. sick or injured animals.
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7.1.1.5 Dogs and cats that may be distressed by the presence of other dogs and cats must be housed in a manner that prevents visual and minimises or reduces olfactory contact.
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7.1.1.6 The coats of long haired dogs and cats must be groomed by brushing or clipping at a frequency which ensures that the dogs and cats coats are not left dirty, matted, tangled or unkempt.
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7.1.1.7 Dogs must have the opportunity to exercise for at least 20 minutes daily, except under the written advice of a veterinary practitioner. This can be provided by allowing the animal access to an exercise area to run freely, or by walking them on a lead.
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7.1.1.8 Exercise areas must be supervised to ensure that dogs contained within it are compatible.
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7.1.1.9 Dogs must not be exercised in any way which may pose the risk of serious injury, for example attached to a motor vehicle, or unsupervised on a treadmill.
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7.1.1.10 Dogs and cats must receive environmental enrichment, recognising the physiological status and special needs of differing ages and species, to ensure good psychological health.
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7.1.1.11 Dogs and cats that are unable to feed themselves must only be kept where adequate facilities and expertise is available for artificial rearing.
(7.2) Food and Water
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7.2.1.1 Clean water must be available at all times at a temperature, quantity and quality that meets the physiological needs of the dog and cat, and that the dog and cat will drink.
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7.2.1.2 Dogs and cats must receive a balanced and complete diet which allows them to maintain good health and growth, recognising the physiological status and special needs of differing ages and species.
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7.2.1.3 Puppies and kittens under four months of age must be offered a sufficient quantity of a balanced and complete diet at least three times daily, from three weeks of age.
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7.2.1.4 Dogs and cats which are co-housed with other animals must be monitored during feeding to ensure that all animals are eating their own share.
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7.2.1.5 Uneaten, spoiled or stale food must be removed and disposed of promptly.
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7.2.1.6 Food and water containers must be removed, cleaned and replaced immediately if noticed to be contaminated by urine, faeces, vomitus and the like.
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7.2.1.7 Food must be stored to prevent its deterioration or contamination.
(7.3) Cleaning and Disinfection
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7.3.1.1 Areas housing animals within a facility must be cleaned at least once daily.
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7.3.1.2 Animal enclosures must be disinfected at least once weekly.
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7.3.1.3 Animal enclosures must be cleaned and disinfected before new animals are introduced or before whelping or kittening.
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7.3.1.4 Bedding must be cleaned or changed at least once daily and disinfected at least once a week.
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7.3.1.5 Exercise areas must be cleaned daily or before new dogs are introduced to the area.
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7.3.1.6 Food preparation and storage areas, food and water containers, and utensils and equipment used in the preparation and provision of food, must be maintained to a hygienic standard.
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7.3.1.7 Collection drains must be cleaned daily.
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7.3.1.8 Litter trays must be checked, scooped and replenished daily.
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7.3.1.9 Litter trays must be changed, washed and disinfected at least once every 3 days.
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7.3.1.10 Litter trays that are saturated with urine must be changed immediately.
(7.4) Transport
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7.4.1.1 All cats and dogs must be transported in such a manner which addresses their size and age. Cats and dogs, and incompatible animals of the same species, must be physically separated during transport to prevent injury, harm or distress.
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7.4.1.2 Dogs and cats must not be transported in the boot of a car.
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7.4.1.3 Vehicles must have adequate ventilation and shade, sufficient to maintain good health and to avoid distress.
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7.4.1.4 All vehicles used extensively for the purpose of transporting animals must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after use to minimise the possibility of transmission of infectious disease agents between consignments of animals.
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7.4.1.5 The minimum exercise requirement of this Code applies to transported dogs.
(8.1) Health Checks
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8.1.1.1 All dogs and cats must be inspected at least once daily to monitor their health and well-being. The person checking the animals must note all adverse observations where an animal is not:
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1. Eating
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2. Drinking (in the case of kittens/puppies drinking milk)
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3. Defecating
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4. Urinating
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5. Behaving normally
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6. Showing any obvious signs of illness or distress
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7. Able to move about freely
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8. Displaying a normal coat
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8.1.1.2 Any changes in health status must be promptly reported to the person in charge of the facility for appropriate action.
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8.1.1.3 Where there is evidence that whelping or kittening has commenced (eg straining or contracting) and there is no progress within two hours, the bitch or queen must be examined by a veterinary practitioner and appropriate remedial action taken.
(8.2) Veterinary Care
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8.2.1.1 The person in charge of the facility must establish liaison with a veterinary practitioner who is able to attend to dogs and cats, and is able to advise on disease prevention measures.
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8.2.1.2 The contact details for the veterinary practitioner must be posted in a location which enables staff and visitors to the facility to see them.
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8.2.1.3 Appropriate veterinary treatment must be provided for sick or injured dogs and cats.
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8.2.1.4 Veterinary advice must be obtained in the event of unexplained illness or deaths.
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8.2.1.5 Permission in writing must be obtained from an dog or cat’s owner or nominee if leased at the time of accepting the animal for breeding authorising the provision of necessary veterinary treatment.
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8.2.1.6 Dogs must be vaccinated against distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus and canine cough in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, unless with the written approval of a veterinary practitioner.
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8.2.1.7 Cats must be vaccinated against feline infectious enteritis and feline respiratory disease in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, unless with the written approval of a veterinary practitioner.
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8.2.1.8 Kittens and puppies must be vaccinated against common infectious diseases in accordance with best practice clinical guidelines, in consultation with a veterinary practitioner.
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8.2.1.9 Dogs and cats known or suspected to be suffering from an infectious disease must not be used for breeding or be accepted for breeding under lease unless under written approval from a veterinary practitioner.
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8.2.1.10 A program for heartworm prevention for dogs must be in place and in accordance with veterinary advice.
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8.2.1.11 Internal and external parasites must be controlled through routine and preventative treatments.
(8.3) Humane Destruction
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8.3.1.1 Where treatment to restore the physical and mental health of a dog or cat while in the facility is impractical or unsuccessful and where it is recommended by a veterinary practitioner, the dog or cat must be humanely destroyed.
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8.3.1.2 Euthanasia of dogs and cats must only be performed by a veterinary surgeon or a person who is a euthanasia technician.
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8.3.1.3 Euthanasia must be performed by the intravenous administration of an overdose of pentobarbitone sodium unless there are compelling reasons to use other methods to destroy a dog or cat.
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8.3.1.4 Euthanasia must be conducted in an area that is separated from animal accommodation at the facility and must not be carried out in view of any other animals.
(9) Transfer of Ownership
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9.1.1.1 Puppies and kittens must not be re-homed before they are 8 weeks of age.
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9.1.1.2 Dogs and cats must not be re-homed to people less than 18 years of age.
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9.1.1.3 No dog or puppy, cat or kitten may be sold unless vaccinated in compliance with the requirements of Section 8.2 of this Code.
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9.1.1.4 All dogs and cats re-homed must be microchipped, and treated to remove gastrointestinal parasites prior to release.
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9.1.1.5 No dog or cat suspected of being sick, injured or diseased may be sold under any circumstances.
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9.1.1.6 At the time of purchase, clients must be offered accurate written information at no charge which concerns the care of animals purchased.
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9.1.1.7 If within 3 days a dog or cat is not acceptable to the purchaser for any reason, the breeder is required to take the dog or cat back and refund 50% of the purchase price of the animal. This guarantee must be provided in writing to the purchaser at the point of sale.
(10) Breeding and Rearing
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10.1.1.1 Bitches and queens must not be intentionally mated during their first oestrous cycle.
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10.1.1.2 A dog or cat must be physically and mentally fit, healthy and free of disease at the time of being mated.
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10.1.1.3 During mating, breeding pairs must be isolated from the remaining breeding population, and monitored by the person in charge.
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10.1.1.4 Mothers in the latter stages of pregnancy must be provided with additional access to food and water, provided at frequent intervals.
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10.1.1.5 During birthing bitches and queens must be isolated from the remaining breeding population, and monitored by the person in charge on a regular basis to ensure that the birth proceeds in a normal manner.
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10.1.1.6 Whelping bitches must be provided with a suitable whelping box, lined with clean bedding, changed daily.
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10.1.1.7 Kittening queens must be provided with a covered kittening box, lined with clean bedding, changed daily.
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10.1.1.8 Animals that are isolated from the remaining breeding population must be provided with additional attention and socialisation to animal carers.
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10.1.1.9 Bitches must not have more than two litters in any two year period, unless with the written approval of a veterinary practitioner.
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10.1.1.10 Queens must not have more than three litters in any two year period, unless with the written approval of a veterinary practitioner.
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10.1.1.11 Lactating mothers must be provided with additional food and water.
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10.1.1.12 Lactating mothers must be housed in such a manner that they are able to escape their young.
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10.1.1.13 Kittens or puppies must not be separated from their litter or their lactating mother until they are seven weeks of age to facilitate socialisation, except in the best interests of the puppy or kitten, or their mother.
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10.1.1.14 Solid food must be offered to puppies and kittens from three weeks of age. Puppies and kittens must be monitored when first offered solid food to ensure that the food is acceptable and palatable. If necessary, solid food may require moistening or softening to increase palatability.
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10.1.1.15 Puppies and kittens must be observed to ensure that they achieve a steady weight gain every week.
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Standards describe the specific actions needed to achieve acceptable animal welfare levels. These are the minimum standards that must be met under the law. They are identified in the text by the heading ‘ Standards’ and use the word ‘must’. Compliance with the Code does not remove the need to abide by the requirements of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 and any other laws and regulations, such as the Local Government Act 1993 or the Companion Animals Act 1998. This Code contains both standards and guidelines for the care of dogs and cats for breeding. The standards have legal effect in three ways:
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1. Failure to meet a standard may result in the issue of a Penalty Infringement Notice under Clause 20 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (General) Regulation 2006.
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2. Evidence of failure to meet a standard may be used in a prosecution under Clause 20 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (General) Regulation 2006.
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3. In more serious cases, failure to meet a standard may support a prosecution for an offence under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979.
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Proprietor or Person in Charge (please state position)
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Inspector
