Licensing requirements shall apply for each species and include:
| (1) |
Updated records, which will include an animal register, health and animal welfare plans, medicine register, movement register, and other documented proof of licencing requirements. |
| (2) |
Appropriately trained and/or experienced staff. |
| (a) |
be individually identified |
| (b) |
be kept in well maintained, hygienic and appropriate accommodation with: |
| (i) |
an approved site plan for the primary and secondary facilities; |
| (ii) |
fencing and access control; |
| (c) |
have adequate space with suitable surface ; |
| (d) |
have a suitably stimulating environment to enhance the animals’ wellbeing (environmental enrichment), |
| (e) |
have access to adequate feed and to water at all times; |
| (f) |
have access to suitable shelter ; |
| (g) |
should be trained and handled using appropriate humane methods. |
| (a) |
be free of hazards that could harm the animals; |
| (b) |
have applicable pest control program; |
| (c) |
have appropriate feed storage; |
| (d) |
make provision for isolation and handling of sick and vulnerable animals; |
| (e) |
have a veterinarian responsible for the healthcare of the animals; |
| (g) |
have a handler available at all times |
| (h) |
have appropriate transportation methods and equipment |
Statistics Act, 1999
