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Code of Practice for the Operation of Breeding and Rearing Businesses (Revision 1)

Domestic Animals Act 1994

Record of Audit/ InspectionBusiness Name:

Business Address:

Business Phone Number:

Proprietor:

Operations Manager:

Animal Attendants:

Veterinary Practitioner:

Council DAB registration number:

Date of Inspection: Date of last Inspection:

Full Audit: Other:

Scheduled Inspection: Unscheduled Inspection:

Officer/s Inspecting:

Person/s present at time of Inspection:

Copy of Code of Practice for the Operation of Breeding and Rearing Businesses [R1]: YES / NO

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Record of Audit/Inspection V 1.3 of 92

Business Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Audit Date: __________________________________

Codesection

No.

Question Rating1 Comments

Section 2: Staffing

Section 2(1): Proprietor

2(1) 1 Is the proprietor of the business responsible for: registration of the business and compliance with all

relevant legislation? the overall management and conduct of the business? ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and Codes of

Practice? the health and wellbeing of all animals in the business? promoting and supporting relevant formal and informal

training for staff? ensuring there is a written and signed agreement stating

who will be responsible for any building or plant work, where both parties’ responsibilities are clearly defined if the proprietor is leasing the premises?

having a written agreement with sufficient veterinary practitioners to provide prompt treatment, other than first-aid, and, if necessary, euthanasia?

the protection of staff health at the business? the development and maintenance of an emergency

management plan? acting on reports of responsibilities by the operations

manager or staff? ensuring the maintenance and retention of records?

1 Enter as appropriate Y(es), N(o), NA (not applicable) or NFV (not fully verifiable)



2(1) 2 Has the proprietor established a written agreement with one or more veterinary practitioners to undertake the veterinary and health management planning and activities on behalf of the proprietor?

2(1) 3 Does the proprietor of the business have a written health management plan?

2(1) 4 Has the health management plan been formulated in consultation with a veterinary practitioner?

2(1) 5 Has the proprietor of the business adhered to a written health management plan that has been formulated in consultation with a veterinary practitioner?

2(1) 6 Has the health management plan been reviewed on an annual basis and/or whenever veterinary practitioners change, whichever is more frequent?

2(1) 7 Is the proprietor also the operations manager?

2(1) 8 Does the proprietor have experience and training in the management of dogs and/or cats?

List details:

2(1) 9 Is the proprietor competent in the management of a breeding business?

2(1) 10 Has the proprietor employed an operations manager with experience and training who is competent in the management of dogs and/or cats in a breeding business?



Section 2(2): Operations Manager

2(2) 11 Is the operations manager responsible, to the proprietor, for the day to day operation of the business which includes: ensuring the health and wellbeing of all animals in the

business? reporting to the proprietor on matters of compliance and

disease outbreaks within 24 hours of first observation? carrying out the directions of the veterinary practitioner? identifying and monitoring pregnant animals? supervising the movement of pregnant animals to

whelping/lactating accommodation? the supervision of staff and the provision of training? the maintenance and collation of records and statistics? supervision of daily feeding, watering, and inspection of

all animals? maintain the overall level of hygiene in the business,

including the disposal of waste materials? provision of prompt first aid and veterinary attention for

animals when required? responding to emergency situations for both humans and

animals including evacuation procedures? monitoring physical and psychological health of animals? seeking relevant expert advice for adverse behavioural

change in an animal? removal of animals from the breeding operation that have

been deemed not fit for breeding purposes? removal of animals from rearing operation that have been

deemed not fit for their end purpose? meeting the requirements to sell animals?

enacting retirement plan for retiring/retired breeding animals?



contributing to the development of and carrying out of emergency management plans and actions in the event of an emergency?

monthly stock-take of animals housed at the business? acting upon reports by staff about their responsibilities?

2(2) 12 Does the operations manager have experience or qualifications and show current competency in the husbandry of the animals, allowing them to meet the animals’ physical and behavioural requirements in relation to: mating whelping feeding watering general health and well being

List experience and/or qualifications:

2(2) 13 Has the operations manager undertaken the DEPI provided Breeder Training Course?

2(2) 14 Has the operations manager renewed their competency at a minimum of 3 yearly intervals?

2(2) 15 Has the operations manager of a business with fertile breeding animals provided evidence of competency in husbandry and breeding of dogs/cats?

List evidence provided:

2(2) 16 Has the operations manager of a business with fertile breeding animals provided evidence of competency in knowledge of the requirements for: Exercise Socialisation Handling of dogs/cats




2(2) 17 Has the operations manager of a business with fertile breeding animals provided evidence of competency in record keeping?


2(2) 18 If an operations manager is in training and has not yet attained qualifications and/or experience, are they operating under the direction of a veterinary practitioner?

Section 2(3): Veterinary Practitioner

2(3) 19 Is there a written agreement between the proprietor and the veterinary practitioner?

2(3) 20 Does the veterinary practitioner have relevant experience in small animal health and management?

2(3) 21 Does the written agreement include arrangements for: the use of the veterinary practitioner’s facilities for the

treatment of animals? the provision of isolation housing if the business does not

have separate isolation housing and the supervision of animals in isolation at the business?

advice and development of the health management plan for the business?

providing vaccination certificates for kittens and puppies being sold from the business to accompany the guarantee?

Providing a general health check for kittens vaccinated by breeding businesses

be capable of providing veterinary assistance for the business at all times and able to provide treatment and/or services to the business within 6 hours of notification that veterinary attention is required?

available for 24 hour contact or treatment or can provide



services through an alternative 24 hour or emergency practice?

2(3) 22 Where the veterinary practitioner is also the proprietor of the business, has the business undergone an annual inspection by an independent small animal veterinary practitioner?

2(3) 23 Is there evidence that the independent veterinary practitioner has reviewed the health management plan for the business and the vaccination and health status of all animals at the business?


2(3) 24 Is there evidence that the review has been signed by both the Proprietor and the independent small animal veterinary practitioner?

2(3) 25 Has this review by the independent veterinary practitioner been submitted to the Local Council for renewal of the business’ Domestic Animal Business registration?

2(3) 26 Are all animals housed for veterinary treatment or isolation at a veterinary practice under the direct veterinary supervision?

Section 2(4): Animal Attendants

2(4) 27 Are the animal attendants who work at the business trained, experienced and competent to properly manage the type of animals kept by the business (this includes volunteers)?


2(4) 28 Have the animal attendants undertaken the DEPI provided Breeder Training Course?

2(4) 29 Have the animal attendants renewed their competency at a minimum of 3 yearly intervals?



2(4) 30 If animal attendants are not trained, experienced or competent, are they under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager?

2(4) 31 Are the animal attendants reporting to the Operations Manager on these duties?: daily feeding daily watering daily inspection of all animals reporting any dead animals removal of bodies from the animal housing area daily cleaning of animal housing areas; that is removal of

faeces and soiled food, hosing out, replacing soiled bedding, cleaning of litter trays and feeding and watering utensils

administering medication and treatment as prescribed by veterinary practitioner

routine disinfection of animal housing areas and equipment

exercising of animals socialisation of animals

handling of animals provision of environmental enrichment for the animals record keeping

2(4) 32 Does the animal attendant immediately report to the operations manager any animals showing signs of: pregnancy whelping queening oestrus



2(4) 33 Does the animal attendant immediately report to the operations manager animals showing any signs of injury or illness including: any serious physical abnormality any serious behavioural abnormality any change in normal behaviour in an animal indicative of

an animal health or welfare concern apparent pain bleeding of body parts swelling of body parts ear inflammation ear discharge ear discomfort bloating of abdomen difficulty or inability to urinate or defecate fits staggering inability to stand or walk

lack of appetite lameness patchy hair loss matted or cotted coat weight loss mastitis scratching of coat or ears observation of parasites swollen or inflamed third eyelid any other signs that health or wellbeing is being

compromised



2(4) 34 Does the animal attendant immediately report to the operations manager any animals showing signs of: coughing diarrhoea, especially if bloodstained red or brown coloured urine repeated sneezing runny nose runny or inflamed eyes vomiting

2(4) 35 If there is an animal that is showing signs of infectious disease does the animal attendant: isolate any animal showing signs of infectious disease disinfect their housing disinfect bedding material disinfect feeding utensils disinfect drinking utensils

2(4) 36 Where trainees or volunteers are working for the business do they work under the care and supervision of the operations manager?

37 Where trainees or volunteers are working for the business do they work under the care and supervision of a suitably qualified and competent animal attendant?

Section 2(5): Vehicle Driver

2(5) 38 Is the vehicle driver for the business experienced or adequately trained to carry out the following tasks: assessment, handling, and care of animals being

transported ensuring the hygiene and cleanliness, including routine

cleaning and disinfection of the vehicle




ensuring the hygiene and cleanliness, including routine cleaning and disinfection of the cages

ensuring the hygiene and cleanliness, including routine cleaning and disinfection of equipment used in the vehicle

clean and disinfect the cargo area according to infectious disease protocol after an animal showing signs of infectious disease has been removed, before the next animal is placed in the cargo area

inspect animals at least every 2 hours, or more frequently on veterinary advice

provide water clean cages where necessary ensure cages are secured within the vehicle

2(5) 39 Are animals transported for the minimum time practicable, taking into consideration the most direct route from the location where the animal was collected and the destination?

Section 2(6): Staff Ratio

2(6) 40 Is there a minimum of one full-time staff member onsite at the business for every 25 fertile animals (or equivalent) housed in the business during business hours?

2(6) 41 Is there a minimum of one staff member onsite at the business for every 100 fertile animals (or equivalent) housed in the business overnight?

2(6) 42 Are overnight staff available to care for: whelping/queening animals sick or injured animals undertake emergency activities should the need arise

2(6) 43 Are there sufficient staff (including those already residing at the business overnight) for a ratio of 1:50 fertile animals (or



equivalent) housed in the business overnight ‘on call’ to attend the business in the case of an emergency?

2(6) 44 Are on call overnight staff able to travel to the property within 30 minutes of contact?

Section 2(7): Staff Health

2(7) 45 To protect staff health, is there a list of common zoonoses and hydatids associated with animals prominently displayed throughout the business?2

2(7) 46 Are staff educated in prevention of zoonoses?

2(7) 47 Are all personnel working with cats, especially women of childbearing age, aware of the risk of contracting toxoplasmosis?

2(7) 48 Is staff health protected by being provided with or having access to: a business induction upon commencing work adequate information and training on health, hygiene and

safety at the induction session personal protective clothing and equipment (such as

boots, coats, overalls etc.) hot and cold hand washing facilities with soap at the

business tetanus immunisation hand disinfectant placed at various locations around the

facility to allow staff to disinfect their hands between attending to different animals

2 for example in the staff common area or lunch room



Section 3: Facility Operation

Section 3(1): Visitor Facilities

3(1) 49 Are visitors to the business provided with access to hot and cold water hand washing facilities with soap?

Section 3(2): Business animal transport vehicle

3(2) 50 Where more than one animal is to be transported, do business vehicles used for transport of animals have provision for non-compatible animals to be physically separated and restrained or individually enclosed by compartment or cage, that is: a design that is both escape-proof and prevents the

protrusion of head and/or limbs of any animal carried weatherproof with adequate ventilation of vehicles, both

when stationary and in motion adequate ventilation of vehicles both when stationary

and in motion constructed of materials and a design that allows for

effective cleaning and disinfection maintained at a temperature between 10 and 32°C

at all times.

3(2) 51 Are cats individually caged within a vehicle?

3(2) 52 Where queens with kittens are caged together, is the cage sufficiently large enough for all cats to lie comfortably?

3(2) 53 Where dogs are transported in the cabin of animal transport vehicles, are they restrained or enclosed in a compartment or cage?

3(2) 54 Are any animals transported in the boot of a sedan?

Section 3(3): Security



3(3) 55 Are all animals securely confined to the property and prevented from escaping from the business?

3(3) 56 Is the business protected from the entry of unwanted animals?

3(3) 57 Are kennel or cattery buildings able to be securely locked?

3(3) 58 Is each individual kennel, cage, module or colony cage fitted with a secure closing device that cannot be opened by the animals?

3(3) 59 Do security methods used allow for ready access to animals, and exit for staff and animals from the premises in the event of an emergency?

3(3) 60 Are dogs and cats in the breeding and rearing business safe from:

attack stress injury

from other animals or people

Section 3(4): Euthanasia

3(4) 61 Is barbiturate overdose carried out by a veterinary practitioner used as the method of euthanasia?

3(4) 62 In emergency situations, do businesses carry out euthanasia under the direction of a veterinary practitioner?

3(4) 63 Where the veterinary practitioner provides approval to carry List evidence provided:



out euthanasia by a business, is there a written certificate or letter stating that permission was given when the permission was given why permission was given the approved form of euthanasia?

3(4) 64 Is the method of emergency euthanasia humane?

3(4) 65 Is blunt force trauma used as a form of euthanasia?

3(4) 66 Is euthanasia performed in an area that is separate from any animal housing areas at the business?

3(4) 67 Is euthanasia performed out of view of any other animals?

3(4) 68 Are puppies and kittens (8 weeks and under) that require euthanasia, euthanased by intraperitoneal injection of barbiturate by a veterinary practitioner?3

Section 3(5): Health Management Plan

3(5) 69 Does the business have a health management plan?

3(5) 70 Is the health management plan reviewed annually?

3(5) 71 Is the health management plan formulated in consultation with a veterinary practitioner?

3(5) 72 Are the plans signed off by a veterinary practitioner on an annual basis and whenever veterinary practitioners change,

3 as per the American Veterinary Medical Association Euthanasia Guidelines, 2013 Edition



whichever is more frequent?

3(5) 73 Does the health management plan include protocols for: assessment for admission of new breeding animals to the

business protocols for quarantine and movement of animals,

including new animals introduced to the business. provision of appropriate diet for all animals at the

business hygiene, disinfection and disease prevention vaccination programs external parasite prevention and treatment programs

including screening for ear mites, dermatophytes, ticks, and ringworm

internal parasite prevention and treatment programs investigation and treatment of animals showing signs of

chlamydia investigation and management of FIP (Feline Infectious

Peritonitis) response to a general outbreak of disease grooming requirements approved methods of euthanasia in emergency situations management of isolation facilities (where isolation

facilities are constructed at the business) exercise environmental enrichment socialisation programs assessment programs for the health and welfare of

animals being reared for sale or as replacement breeding animals

health assessment for puppies and kittens for sale behavioural and welfare assessment of animals on a daily




basis processes for determining the suitability of breeding

animals to continue breeding within the business processes for long term management, desexing and/or

assessing suitability for rehoming or euthanasia of retired breeding animals

risk assessments of housing and exercise areas and risk management plan/s

pest management protocols development and display of emergency response plans

for both humans and animals including evacuation procedures at the business

3(5) 74 Has the business investigated repeated cases of diarrhoea leading to suspicion of FIP (Feline Infectious Peritonitis) by means of autopsy of cats that die or are euthanased due to their symptoms?

3(5) 75 Are cats showing clinical symptoms of FIP provided with palliative care prior to humane euthanasia?

3(5) 76 Where the business has confirmed multiple cases of FIP is the health management updated?

3(5) 77 Where the business has confirmed multiple cases of FIP is a breeding plan developed?



Section 4: Records

4 78 Does the proprietor of the business ensure that records detailed below are collected and kept for a period of no less than 5 years?

4 79 If the business has ceased, has all animal health and sale records been retained by the proprietor for 5 years?

4 80 Are all records kept in a location that will allow for physical inspection by an authorised officer immediately upon request?

Section 4(1): Business records

4(1) 81 Does the business keep the following records: current Domestic Animal Business registration paperwork a copy of a council registration certificate for each animal

over 12 weeks of age in the business a complete and up to date list of staff working for the

business; including, the following details for each individual: contact details, experience and/or qualifications, training history and tetanus vaccination status

emergency management and evacuation plans for the business including site maps

the current animal health management plan for the business

the written agreement/s for the business veterinary practitioner and complete contact details

any other contracts and contact details for external animal service providers

the business’ insect, ectoparasite and vertebrate pest management program and evidence that the program is being maintained and adhered to

all records related to selling of animals, hire out of and/or




giving away of animals to and from the business all records relating to the purchase or acquisition of

animals into the business; including previous owner, microchip number, copies of transfer of ownership papers, health record and vaccination status at time to entry into the business

a complete copy of all records relating to staffing on a daily basis; for example, a daily staff roster

a complete copy of the guarantee health statement and rearing/care literature provided by the business to new owners of animals sold from the business

copies of all standard operating procedures for the business

monthly animal inventory under each age class of animal

Section 4(2): Staffing records

4(2) 82 Where staff are employed by the business, is there a complete set of daily staffing rosters kept for a period of no less than 5 years?

Section 4(3): Animal records

4(3) 83 Do all treatment records include: the date and time of the treatment administration person prescribing the treatment dosage and details of treatment person administering treatment dosage administered any relevant observation of the animal during and post

treatment name and signature of person administering the

treatment corresponding to the animal being treated

4(3) 84 Are records of daily observations and inspections being kept for a minimum of 5 years?



4(3)(a) 85 Are animal record files established at birth for each individual animal born and maintained according to the requirements until the ownership of the animal changes hands or the animal is deceased?

4(3)(a) 86 For animals under 12 weeks of age in the business, are the following records available? name (or other identification) microchip number (when implanted) sex breed birth date (or where the animal was purchased from

another breeder or private person and birthdate is unknown an approximate age based on veterinary assessment)

distinguishing features home pen location at the business (pen/cage location

and details) dam breed and sire breed, birth date, microchip number

and owner details a complete health care and veterinary history including:

vaccination records internal and external parasite control heartworm records (dogs only)

disposal records including date and mode of disposal, and the name and address of new owners

a copy of the vaccination certificate and breeder health declaration for the animal

name, address and contact number for the purchaser return records, including date, reason for return and

copies of supporting documentation, where applicable



4(3)(b) 87 For each animal over 12 weeks of age in the business, are the following records available? Council registration certificate name (or other identification) microchip number sex breed birth date4

distinguishing features home pen location at the business (pen/cage location

and details) sire and dam details

breeds birth dates microchip numbers owner details (where known)

animal acquisition date and details of previous owner a complete health care and veterinary history including:

vaccination records internal and external parasite control heartworm records (dogs only) breeding status pre-mating veterinary certificates (female dogs only) breeding clearance certificates

complete breeding history for each fertile male including dates of mating and identification of female joined with

a copy of the veterinary signed retirement plan for each breeding animal

disposal records including date and mode of disposal,

4 or where the animal was purchased from another breeder or private person and birthdate is unknown an approximate age based on veterinary assessment



and the name and address of new owners return records, including date, reason for return and

copies of supporting documentation, where applicable

4(3)(b) 88 For each fertile female in the business, are the following records available? complete breeding history dates of mating dates of birthing number of offspring born for each litter including weeks

gestation at birth number of offspring born alive number of offspring born dead any birth complications and a record of treatment

administered number of offspring alive at 8 weeks of age microchip number for all offspring alive at 8 weeks of age any veterinary treatment provided post birthing and/or

during lactation breeding clearance certificates pre-mating veterinary certificates (dogs only) post-partum veterinary health certificates (dogs only)

4(3)(c) 89 Is the following information displayed clearly on each pen/cage in the form of an identification card for every animal: name description breed sex microchip number



4(3)(c) 90 Does each identification card also indicate whether the animals are receiving additional care and type of care?

And for females, the number, birthdate, sex and details of offspring?

Section 5: Sale of Animals

5 91 Are all animals being sold from the business accompanied with a breeder health declaration?

Including the following: details of any known physical abnormality at the time of

sale how that abnormality may affect the short and long-term

health and welfare of the animal



5 92 Are all animals being sold from the business accompanied with a vaccination certificate stating the date of the last vaccination and the due date for the next vaccination?

5 93 When kittens/cats have been vaccinated by the breeder, are sold, is the new owner provided with a certificate signed by a veterinary practitioner (or a copy of the veterinary health notes)?

5 94 Does the vaccination certificate state the following: that the kitten/cat has had a general health check the outcomes of that general health check the date of the general health check

5 95 Do all sold animals have a current vaccination in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations?

5 96 Are all records of vaccination, heartworm (dogs only) and parasite control for animals being sold provided to the new owner?

5 97 Are all animals being sold or given away from the business implanted with a microchip by an authorised implanter?

5 98 Are all animals being sold or given away from the business accompanied by a signed transfer of microchip ownership form which is provided to the new owner upon collection of the animal?

5 99 Are purchasers of animals desexed prior to sale provided with a copy of the desexing certificate?



5 100 Do animals permanently leave the business before 8 weeks of age?

5 101 Are new owners provided with literature about: appropriate feeding desexing parasite control health - including procedures for emergency treatment

during the guarantee period housing responsible pet ownership, including current legislation

covering the registration of pet animals and training opportunities available

importance of training dogs and socialisation for cats and dogs

vaccination

Section 5(1): Guarantee

5(1) 102 Where an animal is returned to the business within 3 days of sale, for any reason not supported by a statement from a veterinary practitioner, does the business take back the animal and refund 75% of the purchase price?

5(1) 103 Where an animal is returned to the business within 21 days of sale accompanied by a statement from a veterinary practitioner that the animal is unacceptable for health reasons, does the business take back the animal and refund 100% of the purchase price?



5(1) 104 If an animal is diagnosed with, suffering from, dies, or is euthanased from a physical defect or disease that is traceable to the point of sale, within 3 years of purchase, where the owner of the animal provides supporting statements from a veterinary practitioner; including test results where a suitable test is available, does the business refund 100% of the purchase price?

5(1) 105 If the reason for diagnosis, death, or euthanasia is a result of a heritable defect, are the parents and any offspring from those parents still held by the business tested and managed for that heritable defect as per Sections 6 (3) (a) and 7 (3) (a) of the Code?

5(1) 106 Are test results and death certificates linked with the animal’s microchip number?

Section 6: Management of Dogs

Section 6(1): Nutrition

6(1) 107 Is the food provided: sufficient in quantity sufficient in nutritional quality canine appropriate scientifically balanced, to meet the daily requirements

for the condition, age and size of the animal

6(1) 108 Is the minimum quantity and nutritional quality of feed detailed within the health management plan developed in conjunction



with, and signed off by, a veterinary practitioner for each classification of dog in the business?

6(1) 109 Is the main meal of the day provided in a food receptacle that has been cleaned of all uneaten food?

6(1) 110 Are all adult and adolescent dogs fed a minimum of once daily from a food receptacle?

6(1) 111 Are pregnant and lactating bitches fed at least twice daily, or under instruction from a veterinary practitioner, from a food receptacle?

6(1) 112 Are puppies 3 weeks of age to weaning provided with an appropriate food in a shallow food receptacle?

6(1) 113 Are fully weaned puppies less than 16 weeks of age fed a minimum of three times daily from a food receptacle?

6(1) 114 Are fully weaned puppies less than 16 weeks of age left without food for a period of more than 12 hours?

6(1) 115 Are puppies between 4 and 6 months of age fed a minimum of twice daily from a food receptacle?

6(1) 116 Are puppies between 4 and 6 months of age left without food for a period of more than 12 hours?

6(1) 117 Are orphaned and pre-weaned puppies fed under the direction of a veterinary practitioner?

6(1) 118 When multiply housed, is each animal provided with their own



food receptacle?

6(1) 119 Has the operations manager ensured all animals are socially compatible to feed together and are able to eat a sufficient quantity of food without duress?

6(1) 120 Are dogs being fed raw offal?

6(1) 121 Is feeding raw offal part of the business’ animal health management plan?

6(1) 122 Is feeding raw offal undertaken in conjunction with a complete worming program?

6(1) 123 Is food stored appropriately in sealed containers, which must be vermin proof, and refrigerated where manufacturers recommendations suggest it is required?

6(1) 124 Does the business hold a minimum of five days food supply at all times?

6(1) 125 Is the preparation of food conducted in hygienic areas?

6(1) 126 Are the food preparation areas cleaned and disinfected after food is prepared?

6(1) 127 Are food receptacles non-spillable?

6(1) 128 Are food receptacles made of a material that can be cleaned and disinfected?



6(1) 129 Could the receptacles cause injury to animals?

6(1)(a) 130 Do all animals have access, in their housing area, at all times, to a permanent supply of fresh, clean, water daily?

6(1)(a) 131 Are water receptacles: non-spillable made of a material that can be cleaned and disinfected large enough to hold sufficient water for all dogs to be

able to drink at any one time able to hold sufficient water for all dogs in a pen shallow enough for young puppies to prevent injury or

drowning

Section 6(2): Health care

6(2) 132 Do all dogs, regardless of breeding status, have a general health check by a veterinary practitioner at least once per year; or more frequently as directed by a veterinary practitioner

6(2) 133 Do all dogs have a general health check by a veterinary practitioner before first mating?

6(2) 134 Is there a certificate provided by veterinary practitioners to state that, at the time of examination, the dog was suitable to breed with?

6(2) 135 Are any health issues identified recorded in the animal’s individual health record?



6(2) 136 For identified health issues, is there evidence provided that a treatment plan was devised in conjunction with a veterinary practitioner, and implemented?

6(2) 137 Are all dogs with medium and long coats groomed by brushing or clipping, and if necessary bathing, at a frequency that ensures that coats are kept clean and in good condition?

6(2) 138 Does the business have an internal and external parasite control program?

6(2) 139 Does the business screen animals regularly for parasites as per the business health management plan?

6(2) 140 Do dogs with pendulous ears have their ears checked weekly?

6(2) 141 Is appropriate action taken to minimised ear infections?

6(2) 142 Do all dogs have their toenails checked and trimmed at a frequency that prevents overgrowth?

6(2)(a) 143 Are puppies vaccinated against the following: Canine distemper Infectious Canine Hepatitis Canine Parvovirus Canine Cough (parainfluenza (Type II) and Bordetella

bronchiseptica) Heartworm (except against veterinary advice) Internal and external parasite (eg fleas and ticks)

6(2)(a) 144 Is the first treatment/vaccine given before 10 days of age?



6(2)(a) 145 Do vaccination certificates include: dates of next treatment, details of the treatment required, a record of who administered the treatment signature of veterinary practitioner at each vaccination

6(2)(b) 146 Do all dogs over 12 weeks of age in the business have current vaccination against the following: Canine distemper Infectious Canine Hepatitis Canine Parvovirus Canine Cough (parainfluenza (Type II) and Bordetella

bronchiseptica)

Heartworm (except against veterinary advice) Internal and external parasite (eg fleas and ticks)

6(2)(b) 147 Do vaccination certificates include: dates of next treatment, details of the treatment required, a record of who administered the treatment signature of veterinary practitioner at each vaccination

Section 6(3): Breeding

6(3) 148 Are breeding mates closely related to one another (for example, father and daughter; brother and sister; mother and son)?

6(3) 149 Where second degree matings (for example grandfather and granddaughter) are performed, has appropriate expert advice been sought prior?



6(3)(a) 150 Does the breeder comply with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986, particularly with respect to the Code of Practice for the Responsible Breeding of Animals with Heritable Defects that Cause Disease?

6(3)(a) 151 If the proprietor of any business is notified that an animal sold by the business has been diagnosed by a veterinary practitioner to have a heritable disease/defect, or provided with reasonable evidence of a heritable disease/defect in such an animal, have they stopped breeding from the parents of this animal until the following have been completed: test the parents, if they are still breeding, where an

acceptable test is available, or if a test is not available have the parents assessed by a veterinary practitioner for the defect, and

test any existing offspring of those parents still currently residing at the business where an acceptable test is available.

6(3)(a) 152 If one or both of the parents have the heritable defect, has genetic counseling been obtained from a veterinary practitioner prior to continuing to breed with those animals?

6(3)(a) 153 If any offspring have the heritable defect, has a sale or euthanasia plan been developed in conjunction with a veterinary practitioner?

6(3)(a) 154 Have all details about the heritable defect and likely outcomes for the animals and their owners been fully disclosed to prospective purchasers?

6(3)(a) 155 Has any male or female animal in the business, who carry recessive genes for any heritable defect that causes a disease/defect identified by a veterinary practitioner, continued to be bred from together?



6(3)(b) 156 Are male dogs at least 12 months of age prior to their first mating?

6(3)(b) 157 Does each male receive a general health check by a veterinary practitioner prior to first mating to assess whether the dog is physically mature enough to be bred with?

6(3)(b) 158 Is there a certificate provided by veterinary practitioners to state that, at the time of examination, the dog is suitable to breed?

6(3)(b) 159 Do male dogs receive a veterinary practitioner general health check by a veterinary practitioner, at least annually?

6(3)(b) 160 If evidence of heritable defects from the puppies produced by this male are identified, has the dog continued to be bred without approval as suitable for continued breeding by a veterinary practitioner?

6(3)(b) 161 Are male dogs retired at 6 years of age, except where owners obtain veterinary certification to indicate that the dog is sufficiently healthy to continue breeding?

6(3)(b) 162 Are annual breeding clearance certificates for dogs continuing to breed from 6 years of age onwards provided?

6(3)(b) 163 Are dogs over 6 years of age assessed for prostatic disease as part of the annual health check?

6(3)(b) 164 Have dogs been castrated where assessment indicates castration is required?



6(3)(b) 165 Do male dogs mate with only 1 female dog at a time?

6(3)(b) 166 Do male dogs have at least 2 rest days every 60 days?

6(3)(c) 167 Are female dogs at least 12 months of age prior to their first mating?

6(3)(c) 168 Does a female receive a general health check by a veterinary practitioner prior to first mating?

6(3)(c) 169 Does the breeder have a certificate provided by a veterinary practitioner to state that the female is suitable to breed?

6(3)(c) 170 Do all female dogs, have a general health check by a veterinary practitioner prior to first mating prior to each mating within 8 weeks post-partum at least once per year;

6(3)(c) 171 Are all female dogs retired when they have had 5 litters in a lifetime?

6(3)(c) 172 Can the owner produce pre-mating veterinary certificate for each female dog?

6(3)(c) 173 Can the owner produce a post-partum veterinary certificate for each female dog that is dated within 8 weeks of whelping?

6(3)(c) 174 If evidence of heritable defects from the puppies produced by this female are identified, has the female continued to be bred?



6(3)(d) 175 Where male dogs have reached 6 years of age and are no longer veterinary certified for breeding but are suitable for rehoming, is every effort made to rehome that animal to an appropriate home?

6(3)(d) 176 Where female dogs have had 5 litters and are no longer veterinary certified for breeding but are suitable for rehoming, is every effort made to rehome that animal to an appropriate home?

6(3)(d) 177 When a dog is no longer veterinary certified, suitable or required for breeding, does the business refer to their health management plan for retirement options for that dog?

6(3)(d) 178 Are all retiring breeding females prevented from having further litters under the direction of a veterinary practitioner?

6(3)(d) 179 Are all retired animals microchipped?

6(3)(d) 180 Are all retired animals: rehomed to a suitable home; or kept by the business as a pet; or when dictated by a health and/or behaviour, or when an

acceptable home is unable to be found, be euthanased.

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6(3)(e) 181 Are mating pairs physically separated from other animals?

6(3)(e) 182 Are mating pairs monitored during mating?

6(3)(e) 183 If the female is being unduly harassed is she removed?

6(3)(e) 184 If the female is being unduly harassed, is veterinary advice



sought if:there is a risk of injury to either dogfor any other concern.

6(3)(e) 185 After mating, are both animals:physically separated (that is, placed back in their home pens

or other accommodation)assessed for signs of injuryprovided treatment where necessary

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6(3)(f) 186 Within 7 days of her due date, are pregnant bitches, who are being multiply housed, moved to a specific whelping housing area?

6(3)(f) 187 Within 7 days of her due date, are pregnant bitches, who are being multiply housed, provided with private accommodation containing a whelping box?

6(3)(f) 188 Where health allows, does: exercise socialisation enrichment handlingfor late pregnancy remain the same as for pregnant bitches?

6(3)(f) 189 As soon as the bitch shows signs of whelping, is fresh bedding provided?

6(3)(f) 190 Is the bitch continually monitored until birthing is complete?

6(3)(f) 191 If there are any abnormalities observed during the birthing process, is veterinary advice immediately sought?



6(3)(f) 192 If there are any concerns for the welfare of the bitch or pups during the birthing process, is veterinary advice immediately sought?

6(3)(f) 193 After birth is complete, is the bitch and her puppies monitored at least 6 hourly?

6(3)(f) 194 Is the birthing area completely cleaned within 24 hours of the completion of birthing?

6(3)(f) 195 Is all bedding changed within 24 hours of the completion of birthing?

6(3)(g) 196 Does monitoring of lactating bitches include observation of all puppies feeding the bitch is lactating.

6(3)(g) 197 If puppies do not gain weight, is veterinary advice sought?

6(3)(g) 198 For the first week post birth, are bitches examined twice daily for mastitis?

6(3)(g) 199 Is treatment provided immediately upon diagnosis of mastitis?

6(3)(g) 200 Is soiled bedding removed and clean bedding provided on a daily basis during lactation?

6(3)(g) 201 Are lactating bitches exercised?

6(3)(g) 202 Do puppies have a health check by a staff member within 12 hours of birth?

6(3)(g) 203 Does daily handling of puppies begin within 7 days of birth?



Section 6(4): Exercise, socialisation, handling and enrichment

6(4)(a) 204 Are all dogs of all age and breeding status provided with a minimum amount of daily exercise?

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6(4)(a) 205 Are all dogs of all age and breeding status provided with a minimum amount of enrichment?

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6(4)(a) 206 Is an exercise management plan established as part of the business’ health management plan?

6(4)(a) 207 Is an enrichment management plan established as part of the business’ health management plan?

6(4)(a) 208 Are all exercise activities monitored?

6(4)(a) 209 Do large businesses have separate exercise facilities from normal housing?

6(4)(a) 210 Where exercise occurs within the home pen, does at least half of the exercise period include interaction with a human?

6(4)(a) 211 Where exercise occurs within the home pen, are dogs removed from their pens a minimum of two sessions weekly?

6(4)(a) 212 Do litters under 16 weeks of age being housed in a single pen have 20 square meters of exercise area, in addition of the minimum pen size?

6(4)(a) 213 Do lactating and whelping pens have 20 square meters of additional exercise area per bitch?

6(4)(a) 214 Are lactating female dogs offered exercise outside their home



pen, allowing them a break from their puppies as recommended in the Code?

6(4)(a) 215 Are puppies less than 8 weeks of age moved outside of their housing area for exercise each day?

6(4)(a) 216 Where dogs are housed continuously indoors, is at least one full exercise session per day conducted outside (weather permitting)?

6(4)(a) 217 Do enrichment programs include rotation of activities?

6(4)(a) 218 Are enrichment programs limited to periods of exercise and handling?

6(4)(b) 219 Does the health management plan for the business detail socialisation and handling programs for all animals at all stages in the business?

6(4)(b) 220 Does the health management plan meet the minimum requirements for socialisation and handling outlined in Table 2 in the Code?

Section 6(5): Housing

6(5) 221 Do all housing facilities display emergency evacuation procedures in and near the animal housing facilities?

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6(5)(a) 222 Is the business clean and hygienic at all times?

6(5)(a) 223 Are all pens and kennels used to house animals cleaned out at least once per day or more often as required?



6(5)(a) 224 Where hosing is the preferred option, are dogs removed from the housing prior to hosing and then returned to the kennel/pens once cleaning is complete?

6(5)(a) 225 Is the bedding area completely dry prior to returning dogs?

6(5)(a) 226 Is all faeces removed prior to cleaning?

6(5)(a) 227 Is all used bedding removed prior to cleaning?

6(5)(a) 228 Is all uneaten food removed prior to cleaning?

6(5)(a) 229 Is uneaten food, disposable bedding, food containers and general waste placed in a waste disposal device?

6(5)(a) 230 Is waste disposal in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate statutory authority?

6(5)(a) 231 Is a trade waste service for collection and disposal of wastes used?

6(5)(a) 232 Is waste incinerated?If yes, is the incinerator registered with the appropriate authority?

6(5)(a) 233 Does the business have an adequate water supply?

6(5)(a) 234 Is the business sewered, on a septic system, or have some other adequate method of disposing of faeces approved by the appropriate authority?

6(5)(a) 235 Are open pits used to collect run off from drains?



6(5)(a) 236 Are all watering and feeding utensils rinsed daily?

6(5)(a) 237 Are all watering and feeding utensils washed in hot soapy water or in a dishwasher at least once week?

6(5)(a) 238 Are watering and feeding utensils disinfected if the dog using them is diagnosed with a disease or internal parasite infection, before being used to feed or water another dog?

6(5)(a) 239 Are enrichment toys washed in hot soapy water at least once per week or more often if soiled?

6(5)(a) 240 Are enrichment toys disinfected when moved between litters?

6(5)(a) 241 Are utensils rinsed after disinfection to avoid poisoning?

6(5)(a) 242 Are pens disinfected, using hospital grade disinfectants weekly and:prior to the introduction of a new dog; andprior to whelping; andupon the removal of puppies

6(5)(a) 243 Are manufacturer’s instructions for the use of disinfectants followed?

6(5)(a) 244 Are the following pests effectively controlled at the business: fleas ticks flies mosquitoes rodents

List how:

6(5)(a) 245 Is the management of these pests included in the business health management plan for each animal?



6(5)(a) 246 Are registered chemicals used for pest control used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions?

6(5)(a) 247 Are pest traps used in accordance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 and Regulations?

6(5)(a) 248 Are Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used at the business kept on site?

6(5)(b) 249 Does the business provide an area for isolation of animals suspected of having an infectious disease?

6(5)(b) 250 Does the business have a written agreement with a veterinary practitioner to provide isolation facilities off site at a veterinary practice?

6(5)(b) 251 Is the isolation housing within the business physically separated by an impervious barrier?

6(5)(b) 252 Is the isolation housing within the business a distance of at least ten metres from other types of animal housing areas at the business?

6(5)(b) 253 Does drainage run from isolation areas to or through other animal housing?

6(5)(b) 254 Are animals in isolation maintained in an area approved in the business health management plan?

6(5)(b) 255 Are all animals confined in isolation housing under the supervision of a veterinary practitioner?

6(5)(b) 256 Is the fate of an animal confined in isolation decided by a



veterinary practitioner?

6(5)(b) 257 Are pen items, such as bedding, food and water utensils, enrichment items etc. from isolation areas remain solely for use in isolation areas?

6(5)(c) 258 Are dogs tethered in accordance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 and Regulations?

6(5)(c) 259 Are pregnant bitches more than 7 weeks gestation tethered?

6(5)(c) 260 Are whelping bitches tethered?

6(5)(c) 261 Are lactating bitches with puppies tethered?

6(5)(c) 262 Are puppies under 16 weeks of age tethered?

6(5)(d) 263 Does the small business house up to 5 compatible dogs over 16 weeks of age together?

6(5)(d) 264 Are all housing and exercise areas kept in a clean and hygienic condition?

6(5)(d) 265 Are all housing and exercise areas cleaned daily of:faeces; andwasted food; andsoiled bedding

6(5)(d) 266 Are daily exercise requirements being met?

6(5)(d) 267 Are fertile male and female dogs kept separate when females are in or close to oestrus to prevent unplanned breeding?



6(5)(d) 268 Are dogs that are incompatible, physically separated at all times to prevent fighting and injury?

6(5)(d)(i) 269 Are sleeping areas able to be cleaned and disinfected weekly?

6(5)(d)(i) 270 Does each dog older than 16 weeks of age have a separate bed?

6(5)(d)(i) 271 Is there sufficient bedding material so that all animals can sleep comfortably at the same time?

6(5)(d)(i) 272 Where dog housing is constructed indoors, but not inside a place of residence, (such as a kennel building) is: natural daylight during daylight hours provided temperature managed humidity managed ventilation managed

6(5)(d)(i) 273 Is ventilation adequate to keep animal housing areas free of: dampness, noxious odours draughts

6(5)(d)(i) 274 Do fully enclosed kennel areas have: an air change rate of 8-12 changes per hour ventilation devices that avoid draughts and distribute

fresh air evenly to all of the housing areas



6(5)(d)(i) 275 Where forced ventilation is the only form of air, does the building have: air recirculation units incorporating effective air cleaning

and filtration; and a back-up and alarm system in case of power failures;

and maintenance of temperature in the range of 10-320C

6(5)(d)(i) 276 Where sleeping areas are outdoors, are the following minimum standards met: weather proof housing must be provided for each dog materials selected are easily maintained materials are easily cleaned materials are durable materials are non-toxic beds must be protected from the weather (wind, rain, sun

and extremes of climate) beds must be protected from vermin beds must not be made predominantly of concrete or

metal beds must be raised off the ground soft, warm bedding material must be provided in all

housing bedding must be changed weekly or more often if

required bedding must be able to be kept dry at all times housing must be cleaned daily and disinfected weekly

6(5)(d)(i) 277 Where small businesses choose to build housing pens or kennel facilities, do those facilities comply with the housing area requirements?



6(5)(d)(i) 278 Is one third of the minimum pen size for each dog weatherproof and include raised sleeping quarters?

6(5)(d)(i) 279 Is the flooring of this area made impervious?

6(5)(d)(i) 280 Is the floor of the remaining pen area made from material easily cleaned of faeces, old food etc?

6(5)(d)(i) 281 Is the housing area infested with parasites?

6(5)(d)(i) 282 Is the breed/type of dog, including their grooming requirements, taken into consideration when determining the flooring in the housing area?

6(5)(d)(i) 283 Is any part of the pen floor constructed with wire?

6(5)(d)(i) 284 Is the entire pen floor allowed to remain muddy or dusty?

6(5)(d)(i) 285 Is this area drained to prevent pooling of liquids?

6(5)(d)(i) 286 Do all pens provide the dogs with continuous natural light during the day?

6(5)(d)(i) 287 Are pens separated by solid partitions, galvanised chain wire, or weld mesh wire dividers?

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6(5)(d)(i) 288 Are pens and flooring of the pens of a design that will cause harm to the animal?

6(5)(d)(i) 289 Are the internal surfaces of the external walls of kennel buildings constructed of impervious, solid, washable materials?

6(5)(d)(ii) 290 When dogs are mating, are they provided with an area



physically isolated from all other animals at the business?

6(5)(d)(iii) 291 Are separate whelping areas containing a purpose built whelping box provided for each bitch and her puppies?

6(5)(d)(iii) 292 Is the whelping box large enough for the bitch to lie comfortably while whelping?

6(5)(d)(iii) 293 Is the whelping box large enough to accommodate the bitch and her puppies for the first 4 weeks after whelping?

6(5)(d)(iii) 294 Does the whelping box have solid sides?

6(5)(d)(iii) 295 Are the sides of the whelping box of a height that will allow the bitch to exit readily but will prevent puppies under 4 weeks from falling out?

6(5)(d)(iii) 296 Is the whelping areas physically separate from all other animals?

6(5)(d)(iii) 297 Do lactating areas contain a fully screened bedding area to allow the bitch physical separation from all other animals?

6(5)(d)(iii) 298 Are whelping and lactating housing areas maintained at a temperature between 10 and 32°C at all times?

6(5)(d)(iii) 299 Are sleeping areas raised off the floor?

6(5)(d)(iii) 300 Do lactating/whelping areas contain bedding that is: soft absorbent

easily disposed

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cleaned disinfected when soiled

6(5)(d)(iii) 301 Do lactating areas have a divider?

6(5)(d)(iii) 302 Do whelping & lactating areas have access to natural day light?

6(5)(e) 303 Does the Large business house up to 4 compatible dogs together?

6(5)(e) 304 Are entire male and female dogs on or near oestrus housed separately?

6(5)(e) 305 Are pregnant females removed from the pack 7 days prior to their due date for whelping or when advised by a veterinary practitioner?

6(5)(e)(i) 306 Does housing provide protection from the weather (wind, rain, sun and extremes of climate)?

6(5)(e)(i) 307 Does housing provide protection from vermin?

6(5)(e)(i) 308 Does housing provide protection from harassment from other animals?

6(5)(e)(i) 309 Are pens designed and constructed, in a way that ensures the good health and wellbeing of the animals?

6(5)(e)(i) 310 Are pens serviced and maintained, in a way that ensures the good health and wellbeing of the animals?



6(5)(e)(i) 311 Are pens designed and constructed to prevent escape of animals?

6(5)(e)(i) 312 Are pens designed and constructed to prevent injury to humans?

6(5)(e)(i) 313 Are pens serviced and maintained in a way that prevents escape of animals?

6(5)(e)(i) 314 Are pens serviced and maintained in a way that prevents injury to humans?

6(5)(e)(i) 315 Are the construction materials selected suitable for ease of maintenance disinfection cleaning durability non-toxicity

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6(5)(e)(i) 316 Are the following details displayed for each dog housed in each pen: identification number notification if an animal in the pen is under veterinary care

6(5)(e)(ii) 317 Are pens constructed for the housing of all dogs at the business?

6(5)(e)(ii) 318 Does minimum space allocations for each pen, based on one adult dog per pen, meet the requirements?

6(5)(e)(ii) 319 Are pen areas doubled when housing two dogs together?



6(5)(e)(ii) 320 Are pen areas tripled when housing three dogs together?

6(5)(e)(ii) 321 Are pen areas four times the minimum area when housing four dogs together?

6(5)(e)(ii) 322 Is one third of the minimum pen size for each dog weatherproof?

6(5)(e)(ii) 323 Does one third of the minimum pen area include raised sleeping quarters?

6(5)(e)(ii) 324 Is the flooring of this area made impervious?

6(5)(e)(ii) 325 Does the pen have solid walls?

6(5)(e)(ii) 326 Is the floor of the remaining pen area made from material easily cleaned of faeces and old food?

6(5)(e)(ii) 327 Is the housing area infested with parasites?

6(5)(e)(ii) 328 Is the breed/type of dog, including their grooming requirements, taken into consideration when determining the flooring in this area of the pen?

6(5)(e)(ii) 329 Is any part of the pen floor constructed with wire?

6(5)(e)(ii) 330 Is the entire pen floor allowed to remain muddy or dusty?

6(5)(e)(ii) 331 Is the pen area drained to prevent pooling of liquids?

6(5)(e)(ii) 332 Do all pens provide the dogs with continuous natural light during the day?



6(5)(e)(ii) 333 Are pens separated by solid partitions, galvanised chain wire, or weld mesh wire dividers?

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6(5)(e)(ii) 334 Are pens and flooring of the pens of a design that will cause harm to the animal?

6(5)(e)(ii) 335 Are the internal surfaces of the external walls of kennel buildings constructed of impervious, solid, washable materials?

6(5)(e)(ii) 336 Are exercise areas incorporated into housing pens?

6(5)(e)(ii) 337 Where exercise areas are incorporated are they as large as the minimum pen size plus 20 sq m for each dog housed in that pen?

6(5)(e)(iii) 338 Are sleeping areas: weather proof constructed of materials selected for ease of maintenance constructed of materials selected for ease of cleaning constructed of materials selected for durability constructed of materials selected for non-toxicity must contain sufficient beds or bedding area for each

animal to lie comfortably must be cleaned and disinfected weekly

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6(5)(e)(iii) 339 Are all beds: not made predominantly of concrete or metal raised off the ground to prevent drafts contain soft bedding material changed weekly or daily if soiled

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6(5)(e)(iv) 340 Where dog pens are permanently indoors, is natural daylight during daylight hours provided?

6(5)(e)(iv) 341 Where dog pens are permanently indoors are the following managed: temperature humidity ventilation

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6(5)(e)(iv) 342 Is ventilation adequate to keep animal housing areas free of: dampness noxious odours draughts

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6(5)(e)(iv) 343 Do kennel areas have: an air change rate of 8-12 changes per hour to prevent

the build-up of foul odours ventilation devices that avoid draughts and distribute


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6(5)(e)(iv) 344 Where forced ventilation is the only form of air, does the building have: air recirculation units incorporating effective air cleaning

and filtration; and

a back-up and alarm system in case of power failures; and

maintenance of temperature in the range of 10-32°C.

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6(5)(e)(v) 345 Are mating areas physically separated from all other animal housing areas?

6(5)(e)(v) 346 Are mating areas at least as big as the housing area for one



adult dog?

6(5)(e)(v) 347 Do mating areas have a weather proof area large enough to comfortably accommodate both dogs during mating?

6(5)(e)(v) 348 Are mating areas constructed of materials capable of being cleaned easily?

6(5)(e)(vi) 349 Are there individual whelping areas provided for each bitch and her puppies containing a whelping box?

6(5)(e)(vi) 350 Is the whelping box large enough for the bitch to lie comfortably while whelping?

6(5)(e)(vi) 351 Is the whelping box large enough to accommodate the bitch and her puppies for the first 4 weeks after whelping?

6(5)(e)(vi) 352 Does the whelping box have solid sides that can be disinfected or is disposable?

6(5)(e)(vi) 353 Is the whelping box of a height that will allow the bitch to exit readily but will prevent puppies under 4 weeks from falling out?

6(5)(e)(vi) 354 Does the whelping box provide the bitch visual separation from all other animals?

6(5)(e)(vi) 355 Do the whelping boxes contain bedding that is: soft absorbent easily disposed of or cleaned and disinfected when soiled

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6(5)(e)(vi) 356 Is the bedding in lactating pens: soft absorbent easily disposed of or cleaned and disinfected when soiled

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6(5)(e)(vi) 357 Are whelping areas at least the size of the housing area for one adult dog?

6(5)(e)(vi) 358 Are lactating areas at least the size of the housing area for one adult dog?

6(5)(e)(vi) 359 In whelping areas if puppies are over 8 weeks of age, but less than 16 weeks, is additional floor space provided?

6(5)(e)(vi) 360 In lactating areas if puppies are over 8 weeks of age, but less than 16 weeks, is additional floor space provided?

6(5)(e)(vi) 361 Is the flooring of whelping areas made impervious?

6(5)(e)(vi) 362 Is the flooring of lactating areas made impervious?

6(5)(e)(vi) 363 Are the internal surfaces of pens constructed of materials that are: impervious solid washable

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6(5)(e)(vi) 364 Do lactating pens have a divider?

6(5)(e)(vi) 365 Are sleeping areas raised off the floor?



6(5)(e)(vi) 366 Are sleeping areas of such a height that puppies could fall out?

6(5)(e)(vi) 367 Is whelping housing maintained at a temperature between 10 and 32 °C?

6(5)(e)(vi) 368 Is lactating housing maintained at a temperature between 10 and 32 °C?

6(5)(e)(vi) 369 Do puppies have a heat source provided?

6(5)(e)(vi) 370 Do whelping pens have access to natural day light during day light hours?

6(5)(e)(vi) 371 Do lactating pens have access to natural day light during day light hours?

6(5)(e)(vii) 372 Are any more than 6 compatible dogs exercised together at any one time?

6(5)(e)(vii) 373 Are entire males and females on or near oestrus exercised together?

6(5)(e)(vii) 374 Are all exercise areas fully supervised at a staff to dog ratio of 1:18?

6(5)(e)(vii) 375 Is the minimum floor space for exercise areas 20 square metres for the first dog and an additional 7 square metres for each dog there after?

6(5)(e)(vii) 376 Are fences of exercise areas at least 1.8m tall and a minimum width of 5m?

6(5)(e)(vii) 377 Are fences designed to prevent a dog from escaping under, over or through the fence?



6(5)(e)(vii) 378 Is the flooring in the exercise areas constructed of materials that are easily cleaned?

6(5)(e)(vii) 379 Are exercise areas allowed to become infested with parasites and/or insects?

6(5)(e)(vii) 380 If exercise areas show a build-up of parasites/insects, is appropriate action taken?

6(5)(e)(vii) 381 Is the breed/type of dog, including grooming requirements, taken into consideration when determining the flooring?

6(5)(e)(vii) 382 Is the flooring wire?

6(5)(e)(vii) 383 Is the flooring well drained?

6(5)(e)(vii) 384 Do all exercise areas have: fresh drinking water provided in sufficient size and volume

for all dogs to drink at once

areas of shade areas of natural daylight ventilation provide protection from extremes of weather

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6(5)(e)(vii) 385 Are exercise areas physically separated from housing pens except where housing pens are at least as large as the minimum pen size plus 20 sq m for each dog housed in that pen?

Section 6(6): Working and Guardian Dogs



6(6) 386 Are up to 4 compatible dogs housed together except when bitches are whelping or lactating?

6(6) 387 Are entire male and female dogs on or near oestrus housed together?

6(6) 388 Is the housing for guardian dogs (other than whelping and lactating dogs) as per guidelines in Guardian Dogs Best practice manual for the use of livestock guardian dogs?5

6(6)(a) 389 Are all working and guardian dogs, on days when they are not being used for working/guarding livestock or training, provided with a minimum of two 30 minute exercise sessions per day at least two hours apart?

6(6)(a) 390 Are puppies and lactating bitches who are not being used for working livestock provided with exercise and enrichment?

6(6)(b) 391 Does the health management plan for the business detail socialisation and handling programs for all animals?

6(6)(b) 392 Have guardian dogs been reared and trained in accordance with the Guardian Dogs Best practice manual for the use of livestock guardian dogs?6

6(6)(c) 393 Does the housing for guardian dogs (other than whelping and lactating dogs) meet guidelines in Guardian Dogs Best practice manual for the use of livestock guardian dogs?

5 http://www.feral.org.au/guardian-dogs/6 This exempts guardian dogs from the requirements of socialisation and handling.



6(6)(c) 394 Does the housing provide protection from the weather (wind, rain, sun and extremes of climate), vermin and harassment from other animals?

6(6)(c) 395 Are pens designed, constructed, serviced and maintained in a way that ensures the good health and well-being of animals, whilst preventing escape of animals and injury to humans and animals?

6(6)(c) 396 Are the pen construction materials suitable for ease of maintenance disinfection cleaning durability non-toxicity

6(6)(c) 397 Do all housing facilities display emergency evacuation procedures?

6(6)(c) 398 Are all staff fully familiar with the emergency evacuation procedures?

6(6)(c) 399 Are enough pens constructed for the housing of all dogs kept at the business?

6(6)(c)(i) 400 Is the business clean and hygienic at all times?

6(6)(c)(i) 401 Are all pens and kennels used to house animals cleaned out at least once per day or more often as required?

6(6)(c)(i) 402 Where hosing is the preferred option, are dogs removed from the housing prior to hosing and then returned to the kennel/pens once cleaning is complete?



6(6)(c)(i) 403 Is the bedding area completely dry prior to returning dogs?

6(6)(c)(i) 404 Is all faeces removed prior to cleaning?

6(6)(c)(i) 405 Is all used bedding removed prior to cleaning?

6(6)(c)(i) 406 Is all uneaten food removed prior to cleaning?

6(6)(c)(i) 407 Is uneaten food, disposable bedding, food containers, and general waste from the business placed in a waste disposal device?

6(6)(c)(i) 408 Is waste disposal in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate statutory authority?

6(6)(c)(i) 409 Is a trade waste service for collection and disposal of wastes used?

6(6)(c)(i) 410 Is waste incinerated?

If yes, is the incinerator registered with the appropriate authority?

6(6)(c)(i) 411 Does the business have an adequate water supply?

6(6)(c)(i) 412 Is the business sewered, on a septic system, or have some other adequate method of disposing of faeces approved by the appropriate authority?

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6(6)(c)(i) 413 Are open pits used to collect run off from drains?

6(6)(c)(i) 414 Are all watering and feeding utensils rinsed daily?



6(6)(c)(i) 415 Are all watering and feeding utensils washed in hot soapy water or in a dishwasher at least once per week or more often to ensure bowls are clean and free of food, mould etc?

6(6)(c)(i) 416 Are enrichment toys washed in hot soapy water at least once per week or more often if soiled?

6(6)(c)(i) 417 Are enrichment toys disinfected when moved between litters?

6(6)(c)(i) 418 Are utensils rinsed after disinfection to avoid poisoning?

6(6)(c)(i) 419 Are pens disinfected, using hospital grade disinfectants weekly and: prior to the introduction of a new dog prior to whelping upon the removal of puppies

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6(6)(c)(i) 420 Are the following pests effectively controlled at the business: fleas ticks flies mosquitoes rodents

List how:

6(6)(c)(i) 421 Is the management of these pests included in the business’ health management plan?

6(6)(c)(i) 422 Are registered chemicals used for pest control used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions?

6(6)(c)(i) 423 Are the registered chemicals used for pest control either prescribed by a registered veterinary practitioner or used in



accordance with the appropriate authority?

6(6)(c)(i) 424 If any pest traps are used are they done so in accordance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 and Regulations?

6(6)(c)(i) 425 Are all Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used at the business kept on site?

6(6)(c)(i) 426 Are all Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used at the business made available to an authorised officer on request?

6(6)(c)(ii) 427 Does the business provide an area for isolation of animals suspected of having an infectious disease?

6(6)(c)(ii) 428 Does the business have a written agreement with a veterinary practitioner to provide isolation facilities off site at a veterinary practice?

6(6)(c)(ii) 429 Is the isolation housing within the business physically separated by an impervious barrier?

6(6)(c)(ii) 430 Is the isolation housing within the business a distance of at least 10 metres from other types of animal housing areas at the business?

6(6)(c)(ii) 431 Does drainage run from isolation areas to or through other animal housing?

6(6)(c)(ii) 432 Are animals in isolation maintained in an area approved in the business animal health management plan?



6(6)(c)(ii) 433 Are all animals confined in isolation housing under the supervision of a veterinary practitioner?

6(6)(c)(ii) 434 Is the fate of an animal decided by a veterinary practitioner?

6(6)(c)(iii) 435 Are dogs tethered in accordance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 and Regulations?

6(6)(c)(iii) 436 Are Pregnant bitches more than 7 weeks gestation tethered?

6(6)(c)(iii) 437 Are whelping bitches tethered?

6(6)(c)(iii) 438 Are lactating bitches with puppies tethered?

6(6)(c)(iv) 439 Are non-pregnant female, pregnant and male working dogs housed in raised pens?

6(6)(c)(iv) 440 Do raised pens have a floor area of a minimum of 2.5 square metres and a minimum pen height (from floor of pen to roof) of 0.9m?

6(6)(c)(iv) 441 Is a minimum of 0.9 square metres of the floor of the pen weatherproof?

6(6)(c)(iv) 442 Is any part of the pen floor made of wire?

6(6)(c)(iv) 443 Are pens stacked on top of one another?

6(6)(c)(iv) 444 Are pregnant bitches removed from raised pens and moved into whelping pens within 7 days of due date?



6(6)(c)(iv) 445 When multiply housed, are the minimum pen sizes increased by a factor of the number of dogs?

6(6)(c)(iv) 446 Are working dogs that are not housed in raised pens housed in runs that meet the minimum size requirements for raised pens?

6(6)(c)(v) 447 Are all bitches within 7 days of whelping housed in whelping/lactating pens?

6(6)(c)(v) 448 Are all bitches with puppies housed in whelping/lactating pens?

6(6)(c)(v) 449 Do whelping/lactating pens have: a minimum floor area of 10 square metres a minimum width of 1.2 metres a minimum height of 1.8 metres

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6(6)(c)(v) 450 Is one third of the floor area made impervious?

6(6)(c)(v) 451 Is the remainder of the floor area of the pen made of any substance except wire?

6(6)(c)(v) 452 Are floor areas allowed to remain muddy?

6(6)(c)(v) 453 Do floors become sufficiently dusty that the bitch and her pups are at risk?

6(6)(c)(v) 454 Is whelping and lactating housing maintained at a temperature between 10 and 32 °C?



6(6)(c)(v) 455 Is the pen area drained to prevent pooling of liquids?

6(6)(c)(v) 456 Do all pens provide the dogs with continuous access to natural day light during the day?

6(6)(c)(v) 457 Are pens separated by: solid partitions or galvanised chain wire or weld mesh wire dividers

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6(6)(c)(v) 458 Are the pens of a design that will not cause injury to the animal?

6(6)(c)(v) 459 Are the internal surfaces of the external walls of kennel buildings constructed of the following: impervious; and solid; and washable materials

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6(6)(c)(v) 460 Is the bitch provided with sufficient weatherproof area and bedding to: provide her with privacy from neighbouring dogs; provide her and her pups sufficient bedding that they can

all lie comfortably for feeding and rest; and provide an area of retreat that the bitch can go to, to have

a break from her puppies (this can be achieved via the construction of a low wall in the middle of the weatherproof area).

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6(6)(c)(v) 461 Are all beds: not made predominantly of concrete or metal raised off the ground to prevent drafts contain soft bedding material

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changed weekly or daily if soiled

6(6)(c)(v) 462 Are all whelping bitches provided with a whelping box?

6(6)(c)(v) 463 Is the whelping box large enough for the bitch to lie comfortably while whelping and to accommodate the bitch and her puppies for the first 4 weeks after whelping?

6(6)(c)(v) 464 Does the whelping box either have solid sides that can be easily disinfected or be disposable?

6(6)(c)(v) 465 Is the whelping box of a height that will allow the bitch to exit readily but will prevent puppies under 4 weeks from falling out?

6(6)(c)(v) 466 Do whelping boxes contain bedding that is: soft absorbent easily disposed of or cleaned and disinfected when soiled

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6(6)(c)(v) 467 Do lactation pens contain bedding that is: soft absorbent easily disposed of; or cleaned and disinfected when soiled

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6(6)(c)(v) 468 Are puppies less than 16 weeks of age housed together in a whelping/lactating pen of a minimum area of 10 square metres?

6(6)(c)(v) 469 Are puppies moved to general housing from 16 weeks of age?



6(6)(c)(vi) 470 Where dog pens are permanently indoors, is natural daylight during daylight hours provided?

6(6)(c)(vi) 471 Where dog pens are permanently indoors are the following managed: temperature humidity ventilation

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6(6)(c)(vi) 472 Is ventilation adequate to keep animal housing areas free of: dampness noxious odours draughts

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6(6)(c)(vi) 473 Do kennel areas have: an air change rate of 8-12 changes per hour to prevent

the build up of foul odours ventilation devices that avoid draughts and distribute


6(6)(c)(vi) 474 Where forced ventilation is the only form of air, does the building have: air recirculation units incorporating effective air cleaning

and filtration; and a back-up and alarm system in case of power failures; and maintenance of temperature in the range of 10-32°C



Section 7: Management of Cats

Section 7(1): Nutrition

7(1) 475 Is the food that is provided: sufficient in quantity sufficient in nutritional quality feline appropriate scientifically balanced meet the daily requirements for the condition and size

of the animal

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7(1) 476 Is the minimum quantity and nutritional quality of feed detailed within the health management plan?

7(1) 477 Has the health management plan been developed in conjunction with, and signed off by, a veterinary practitioner for each classification of cat in the business?

7(1) 478 Are all adult and adolescent cats fed a minimum of once daily from a food receptacle?

7(1) 479 Are pregnant and lactating queens fed at least twice daily, or under instruction from a veterinary practitioner, from a food receptacle?



7(1) 480 Are kittens between 3 weeks of age and weaning provided with a suitable food in accordance with the business’ health management plan?

7(1) 481 Are fully weaned kittens less than 16 weeks of age fed a minimum of three times daily from a food receptacle?

7(1) 482 Are fully weaned kittens less than 16 weeks of age not left without food for a period of more than 12 hours?

7(1) 483 Are kittens between 16 and 24 weeks of age fed a minimum of twice daily?

7(1) 484 Are orphaned and pre-weaned kittens fed under the direction of a veterinary practitioner?

7(1) 485 When multiply housed, is each cat housed provided with their sufficient water and food receptacles to ensure all cats can feed at one time should they choose to?

7(1) 486 Has the proprietor ensured that all cats multiply housed are socially compatible to feed together and are able to eat a sufficient quantity of food without duress?

7(1) 487 If cats are being fed raw offal, is it part of the business’ health management plan?

7(1) 488 If cats are being fed raw offal, is it in conjunction with a complete worming program?

7(1) 489 Is food stored in sealed, vermin proof, containers and refrigerated according to manufacturer’s directions?



7(1) 490 Does the business hold a minimum of five days food supply at all times?

7(1) 491 Is the preparation of food conducted in hygienic areas?

7(1) 492 Are the food preparation areas cleaned and disinfected after food is prepared?

7(1) 493 Are food receptacles non-spillable?

7(1) 494 Are food receptacles made of a material that can be cleaned and disinfected?

7(1) 495 Can the receptacles cause injury to animals?

7(1) 496 Is the main meal of the day provided in a food receptacle that has been cleaned of all uneaten food?

7(1)(a) 497 Do all animals have access to a permanent supply of fresh, clean, water daily?

7(1)(a) 498 Are water receptacles: non-spillable made of a material that can be cleaned and disinfected large enough to hold sufficient water for all cats to be able

to drink at any one time able to hold sufficient water for all cats in a cage shallow enough for young kittens to prevent injury or

drowning

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Section 7(2): Health care



7(2) 499 Do all cats, regardless of breeding status, receive a complete health check by a veterinary practitioner at least once per year or more frequently as directed by a veterinary practitioner

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7(2) 500 Do all cats receive a general health check by a veterinary practitioner prior to their first mating?

7(2) 501 Has a certificate been provided by a veterinary practitioner to state that, at the time of examination, the cat was suitable to breed?

7(2) 502 Are any health issues identified in the animal’s individual health record?

7(2) 503 Is evidence provided that a treatment plan was devised in conjunction with a veterinary practitioner, and implemented for those health issues?

7(2) 504 Are all cats with medium and long coats groomed by brushing at a frequency sufficient to prevent coats becoming tangled, or matted?

7(2) 505 Does the business have an internal and external parasite control program as per the business health management plan?

7(2) 506 Does the business screen animals regularly as per the business health management plan?

7(2)(a) 507 Are kittens under 12 weeks of age vaccinated against and treated for the following: Infectious Feline Enteritis Feline Respiratory Disease (Feline Calicivirus and Feline

herpes virus) Internal and external parasite (eg fleas and ticks)



7(2)(a) 508 Is the first treatment/vaccine given before 10 days of age?

7(2)(a) 509 Do vaccination certificates include: dates of next treatment details of the treatment required record of who administered the treatment signed by a veterinary practitioner at each vaccination

7(2)(b) 510 Do all animals 12 weeks of age or over in the business have current vaccination against and treated for the following: Infectious Feline Enteritis Feline Respiratory Disease (Feline Calicivirus and Feline

herpes virus) Internal and external parasite (eg fleas and ticks)

7(2)(b) 511 Do vaccination certificates include: dates of next treatment details of the treatment required record of who administered the treatment signed by a veterinary practitioner at each vaccination

Section 7(3): Breeding

7(3) 512 Do first degree matings (for example, father and daughter, mother and son, brother and sister) occur?

7(3) 513 Do second degree matings (for example, grandfather and granddaughter) occur without appropriate prior expert advice?

7(3) 514 Is a female cat only bred with one male cat per breeding cycle?



7(3) 515 Are all new breeding animals isolated and confirmed free of Feline Leukaemia Virus (FeLV), Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV/Feline AIDS) in blood tests, prior to moving into the main housing facility at the business?

7(3) 516 Do partially tested or positive FeLV/FIV breeding animals share accommodation with negative status breeding animals?

7(3) 517 Are all animals that test free vaccinated against FeLV before breeding?

7(3) 518 Are cats testing positive to Feline AIDS/FIV kept separate from all breeding animals?

7(3) 519 Are cats testing positive to FeLV bred from?

7(3)(a) 520 Does the breeder comply with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986, particularly with respect to the Code of Practice for the Responsible Breeding of Animals with Heritable Defects that Cause Disease?

7(3)(a) 521 If the proprietor of any business is notified that an animal sold by the business has been diagnosed by a veterinary practitioner to have a heritable disease/defect, or provided with reasonable evidence of a heritable disease/defect in such an animal, have they stopped breeding from the parents of this animal until the following have been completed: test the parents test any existing offspring of those parents still currently

residing at the business



7(3)(a) 522 If one or both of the parents have the heritable defect, has genetic counseling been obtained from a veterinary practitioner prior to continuing to breed with those animals?

7(3)(a) 523 If any offspring have the heritable defect, has a sale or euthanasia plan been developed in conjunction with a veterinary practitioner?

7(3)(a) 524 Have all details about the heritable defect and likely outcomes for the animals and their owners been fully disclosed to prospective purchasers?

7(3)(a) 525 Has any pair of animals in the business, for whom any heritable defect that causes a disease/defect has been identified by a veterinary practitioner, continued to be bred from together?

7(3)(b) 526 Are male cats physically mature and at least 12 months of age prior to their first mating?

7(3)(b) 527 Is veterinary certification stating male cats are in good health and breeding would not prejudice their health available, if they are bred prior to 12 months of age?

7(3)(b) 528 Do all male cats receive a general health check by a veterinary practitioner prior to their first mating?

7(3)(b) 529 Has a certificate been provided by a veterinary practitioner to state that, at the time of examination, the Tomcat was suitable to breed?

7(3)(b) 530 Have Tomcats had an annual health check by a veterinary practitioner?



7(3)(b) 531 If evidence of heritable defects in the offspring produced by the male are identified, is the cat used for further breeding without written approvals given by a veterinary practitioner?

7(3)(b) 532 Do male cats only mate with one female at any given time?

7(3)(b) 533 Do male cats have at least 2 days rest every 47 days?

7(3)(c) 534 Do females have a general health check by a veterinary practitioner prior to first mating?

7(3)(c) 535 Has a certificate been provided by a veterinary practitioner to state that, at the time of examination, the Queen was suitable to breed?

7(3)(c) 536 Are female cats at least 12 months of age before they are bred with, unless: There is a risk of pyometra due to repeated calling (3 or

more callings); and The cat is not in her first oestrus; and A veterinary practitioner has provided written approval

that the cat is sufficiently mature to be bred with.

7(3)(c) 537 Do females receive a general health check by a veterinary practitioner: annually or more frequently as directed by a veterinary practitioner

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7(3)(c) 538 If evidence of heritable defects in the offspring produced by the female are identified, is the cat used for further breeding?

7(3)(c) 539 Do female cats have more than 2 litters in a 12 month period?



7(3)(c) 540 Do female cats have more than 8 litters in a lifetime?

7(3)(d) 541 Where cats are no longer suitable for breeding or no longer required by the business, and are suitable for rehoming, is every effort made to rehome that animal to an appropriate home?

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7(3)(d) 542 When a cat is no longer suitable for breeding, does the business consult their health management plan?

7(3)(d) 543 Are all retiring breeding animals: desexed (unless advised otherwise by a veterinary

practitioner for health reasons), microchipped rehomed to a suitable home; or kept by the business as a pet; or when dictated by a health and/or behaviour, or when an

acceptable home is unable to be found, be euthanased via lethal injection by a veterinary practitioner.

7(3)(e) 544 Are mating pairs physically separated from other animals?

7(3)(e) 545 Are mating pairs monitored at all times during mating and veterinary advice sought if there is a risk of injury to either cat; or for any other concern

7(3)(e) 546 Before returning to normal housing are both animals: physically separated; and assessed for signs of injury; and provided treatment where necessary

7(3)(f) 547 Are compatible pregnant females (lactating queens and their



litters) housed in pairs?

7(3)(f) 548 Is each queen provided with a separate sleeping area for resting and privacy during birthing?

7(3)(f) 549 As soon as the queen shows signs of contractions, is she monitored every 30 minutes until birthing is complete?

7(3)(f) 550 Is veterinary advice immediately sought if : the queen displays excessive or consistent contractions

with no effect there are prolonged intervals between the birth of each

kitten there is excessive bleeding there are any other abnormalities observed during the

birthing process

7(3)(f) 551 After birth is complete, is the queen monitored every 6 hours until contractions have ceased?

7(3)(f) 552 If contractions do not stop, is veterinary advice sought and treatment provided as advised?

7(3)(f) 553 Is the birthing area completely cleaned and all bedding changed within 24 hours of the completion of birthing?

7(3)(g) 554 Are queens and their kittens monitored every 6 hours until lactation and feeding is established?

7(3)(g) 555 Does monitoring of lactating queens include visual observation of all kittens feeding and confirmation that the queen is



lactating?

7(3)(g) 556 If weight gain in kittens is not observed, is veterinary advice sought by the proprietor?

7(3)(g) 557 If weight gain in kittens is not observed, is action taken as directed by the veterinary practitioner?

7(3)(g) 558 For the first week post birth, are queens examined twice daily for mastitis?

7(3)(g) 559 Is treatment for mastitis provided immediately upon diagnosis?

7(3)(g) 560 Is soiled bedding removed and clean bedding provided on a daily basis during lactation?

7(3)(g) 561 Do kittens have a health check by a staff member within 12 hours after birth?

7(3)(g) 562 Does daily handling of kittens begin within 7 days of birth?

Section 7(4): Socialisation, handling and enrichment

7(4) 563 Are all cats of all age and breeding status provided with a minimum amount of daily socialisation, handling and enrichment as detailed in Table 7?

7(4) 564 Is a socialisation, handling and enrichment management plan established as part of the business’ health management plan?

7(4) 565 Is a socialisation, handling and enrichment management plan established in conjunction with a veterinary practitioner?



Section 7(5): Housing

7(5)(a) 566 Is the business clean and hygienic at all times?

7(5)(a) 567 Are all cages and modules used to house animals cleaned of soiled litter, bedding and toys at least once per day or more often as required?

7(5)(a) 568 Is soiled litter removed daily?

7(5)(a) 569 Are litter trays disinfected weekly using a hospital grade disinfectant?

7(5)(a) 570 Are phenol and pine oil derivative products used?

7(5)(a) 571 Is all uneaten food removed daily?

7(5)(a) 572 Is all uneaten food, disposable bedding, food containers, and general waste from the business placed in a waste disposal device?

7(5)(a) 573 Is all waste disposal in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate statutory authority?

7(5)(a) 574 Does the business use a trade waste service for collection and disposal of wastes?

7(5)(a) 575 Are wastes incinerated?

7(5)(a) 576 If wastes are incinerated is the incinerator registered with the appropriate authority?

7(5)(a) 577 Do businesses have an adequate water supply?



7(5)(a) 578 Are businesses sewered, on a septic system, or have some other adequate method of disposing of soiled litter which is approved by the appropriate authority?

7(5)(a) 579 Are all watering and feeding utensils rinsed daily?

7(5)(a) 580 Are all watering and feeding utensils washed in hot soapy water or in a dishwasher weekly?

7(5)(a) 581 Are watering and feeding utensils disinfected if the cat/s using them is/are diagnosed with a disease or internal parasite infection, before being used to feed or water another cat?

7(5)(a) 582 Are enrichment toys cleaned when soiled?

7(5)(a) 583 Are enrichment toys disinfected when moved between cages?

7(5)(a) 584 Are disinfected toys and utensils rinsed thoroughly to avoid poisoning?

7(5)(a) 585 Are pens disinfected, using hospital grade disinfectants weekly and: prior to the introduction of a new cat; and prior to queening; and upon the removal of kittens

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7(5)(a) 586 Are the manufacturer’s instructions for the use of disinfection agents followed?

7(5)(a) 587 Are pests including fleas, ticks, flies, mosquitoes and rodents effectively controlled at the business?



7(5)(a) 588 Is management of these pests included in the business health management plan for each animal?

7(5)(a) 589 Are registered chemicals used for pest control used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions?

7(5)(a) 590 Are registered chemicals used for pest control prescribed by a registered veterinary practitioner?

7(5)(a) 591 Are registered chemicals used for pest control in accordance with the appropriate authority?

7(5)(a) 592 Are pest traps used in accordance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 and Regulations?

7(5)(a) 593 Are Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used at the business kept on site?

7(5)(a) 594 Can all the Material Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used at the business produced on request?

7(5)(b) 595 Does the businesses provide an area for isolation for animals suspected of having an infectious disease?

7(5)(b) 596 Does the businesses have a written agreement with a veterinary practitioner to provide isolation facilities off site at a veterinary practice?

7(5)(b) 597 Is isolation housing within the business physically separated by an impervious barrier?



7(5)(b) 598 Is isolation housing within the business physically separated by a distance of at least 10 metres from other types of animal housing at the business.

7(5)(b) 599 Does drainage from the isolation area run through other animal housing?

7(5)(b) 600 Are animals maintained in an isolation area approved in the business health management plan – with particular reference to the area’s airflow, workflow and cage or pen design?

7(5)(b) 601 Are all animals confined in isolation housing under the supervision of a veterinary practitioner?

7(5)(b) 602 Does a veterinary practitioner determine when, and if, an animal can be returned to general population?

7(5)(b) 603 Do cage items such as bedding, food and water utensils, enrichment items etc from isolation areas remain solely for use in isolation areas and not in other areas of the business?

7(5)(c) 604 Does the small businesses house up to 5 compatible fertile cats?

7(5)(c) 605 Are fertile male and female cats in or near oestrus housed separately to prevent unwanted breeding?

7(5)(c) 606 Are all fertile adult cats confined to the place of residence or an outdoor run area at all times to prevent breeding with other cats outside the business?

7(5)(c) 607 Are Tomcats housed individually?

7(5)(c) 608 Are Tomcats housed with a desexed female?



7(5)(c) 609 Is each cat provided with their own litter tray?

7(5)(c) 610 Are incompatible cats physically separated at all times to prevent fighting and injury?

7(5)(c) 611 Are all areas utilised by the cats cleaned daily of: contaminated litter wasted food soiled bedding

7(5)(c)(i) 612 Are housing areas cleaned daily?

7(5)(c)(i) 613 Are housing areas disinfected weekly?

7(5)(c)(i) 614 Is each cat provided with a minimum housing area of 2 sq. meters which has a height of at least 1.8m and has two levels?

7(5)(c)(i) 615 When multiply housed, is each cat older than 12 weeks of age provided with a separate bed/hide/nest?

7(5)(c)(i) 616 When multiply housed, is each cat older than 12 weeks of age provided with sufficient bedding material that all animals can sleep comfortably?

7(5)(c)(i) 617 Where cat housing is constructed indoors, but not inside a place of residence, (such as a cattery building), is natural daylight during daylight hours provided?

7(5)(c)(i) 618 Where cat housing is constructed indoors, but not inside a place of residence, (such as a cattery building) is the following managed? temperature



humidity ventilation

7(5)(c)(i) 619 Is ventilation adequate to keep animal housing areas free of: dampness noxious odours draughts

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7(5)(c)(i) 620 Do cattery areas: have an air change rate of 8-12 changes per hour to

prevent the build-up of foul odours have ventilation devices that avoid draughts have ventilation devices that distributes fresh air evenly to

all of the boarding areas

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7(5)(c)(i) 621 Where forced ventilation is the only form of air, does the building have: air recirculation units incorporating effective air cleaning


and maintenance of temperature in the range of 10-32°C

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7(5)(c)(i) 622 Where sleeping areas are outdoors are the following minimum standards met? weather proof housing provided for each cat materials selected for ease of maintenance materials selected for ease of cleaning materials selected for durability materials selected for non-toxicity beds/hides/nests protected from the weather (wind, rain

sun and extremes of climate)



beds/hides/nests protected from vermin beds/hides/nests protected from harassment from other

animals beds/hides/nests not be made of concrete or metal beds/hides/nests raised off the ground to prevent drafts soft, warm bedding provided in all housing bedding changed weekly or more often if required bedding able to be kept dry at all times housing cleaned daily housing disinfected weekly.

7(5)(c)(i) 623 Where small businesses choose to construct colony cages or walk-in modules. Do they meet the minimum requirements set out for large businesses?

7(5)(c)(ii) 624 When cats are mating, are they provided with an area physically separated from all other animals at the business?

7(5)(c)(iii) 625 Are kittening/queening facilities separate from general housing provided for each queen and her kittens?

7(5)(c)(iii) 626 Does each queen have an area that is: at least 2 square metres with a vertical height of at least 1.8m containing two levels that are joined by non-slip climbing

plank or pole

7(5)(c)(iii) 627 Are queening and lactating areas maintained at a temperature between 10 to 32°C?

7(5)(c)(iii) 628 Are queening areas physically separate from all other animals?



7(5)(c)(iii) 629 Do queening areas contain a fully screened bedding area to allow the queen visual separation from all other animals?

7(5)(c)(iii) 630 Are sleeping areas raised off the floor?

7(5)(c)(iii) 631 Are raised sleeping areas constructed so that if kittens were to fall out of the bed they would not tumble to the floor?

7(5)(c)(iii) 632 Do queening areas contain: bedding that is soft bedding that is absorbent bedding that is easily disposed of or bedding that is easily cleaned and disinfected when soiled

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7(5)(c)(iii) 633 Do queening areas have access to natural day light?

7(5)(d) 634 Does the large business house up to 8 compatible female or male cats together?

7(5)(d) 635 Does the large business house entire male and female on or near oestrus together?

7(5)(d)(i) 636 Does housing provide protection from: the weather vermin harassment from other animals

7(5)(d)(i) 637 Is a minimum of one bed/hide/nest per cat provided?

7(5)(d)(i) 638 Is a minimum of one litter tray per cat provided?



7(5)(d)(i) 639 Are colony cages and modules designed to ensure the good health and wellbeing of the animals, whilst preventing escape or injury to humans?

7(5)(d)(i) 640 Are colony cages and modules constructed in a way that ensures the good health and wellbeing of the animals, whilst preventing escape or injury to humans?

7(5)(d)(i) 641 Are colony cages and modules serviced in a way that ensures the good health and wellbeing of the animals, whilst preventing escape or injury to humans?

7(5)(d)(i) 642 Are colony cages and modules maintained in a way that ensures the good health and wellbeing of the animals, whilst preventing escape or injury to humans?

7(5)(d)(i) 643 Are construction materials selected for: ease of maintenance ease of cleaning durability non-toxicity

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7(5)(d)(ii) 644 Do walk-in modules have: a minimum floor area of 1.5 square metres a width of 0.9m a height of 1.8m contain at least two levels including draft free sleeping

quarters



7(5)(d)(ii) 645 Is an additional one square metre floor space provided for a second cat?

7(5)(d)(ii) 646 Are more than two cats housed together in this type of accommodation?

7(5)(d)(ii) 647 Do cats housed in module cages have access to an external exercise cage, similar to a colony cage in size and dimension, for at least half a business day?

7(5)(d)(ii) 648 Is the exercise cage connected to exercise areas via tunnels or doors?

7(5)(d)(ii) 649 Does the exercise cage serve up to 8 compatible cats at any one time?

7(5)(d)(ii) 650 Is there one exercise cage for every 8 cats, 16 weeks or older, housed at the business?

7(5)(d)(iii) 651 Are cats housed multiply in colony cages?

7(5)(d)(iii) 652 Is a colony cage a: minimum height of 1.8m a minimum width of 2m

7(5)(d)(iii) 653 Does each cat housed have a minimum floor area of two square metres?

7(5)(d)(iii) 654 Does each cat housed have an individual raised sleeping area?

7(5)(d)(iii) 655 Is there more than 8 cats housed in each colony cage?



7(5)(d)(iii) 656 Do colony cages incorporate: a scratching pole a design to provide cats with at least two levels joined by

non-slip climbing plank or pole

7(5)(d)(iv) 657 Are sleeping areas: weather proof constructed of materials selected for ease of maintenance constructed of materials selected for ease of cleaning constructed of materials selected for durability constructed of materials selected for non-toxicity beds/hides/nests not made of concrete or metal beds/hides/nests raised off the ground to prevent drafts provided with soft and warm bedding

changed weekly or more often if required cleaned daily disinfected weekly

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7(5)(d)(v) 658 Where modules or colony cages are constructed is natural daylight during daylight hours provided?

7(5)(d)(v) 659 Is ventilation adequate to keep animal housing areas free of: dampness noxious odours draughts

7(5)(d)(v) 660 Do fully enclosed cattery areas have: an air change rate of 8-12 changes per hour ventilation devices that avoid draughts and distribute




7(5)(d)(v) 661 Where forced ventilation is the only form of air, does the building have: air recirculation units incorporating effective air cleaning


and maintenance of temperature in the range of 10-32°C

7(5)(d)(vi) 662 Are mating modules physically separated from all other animals at the business?

7(5)(d)(vi) 663 Are mating at least as big as the housing area for one adult cat?

7(5)(d)(vi) 664 Are mating modules: weather proof have a non-slip floor ramps that can be disinfected easily

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7(5)(d)(vii) 665 Are separate kittening/queening facilities provided for each queen and her kittens?

7(5)(d)(vii) 666 Does each queen have: an area of at least 2 square metres a vertical height of at least 1.8m containing multiple levels joined by non-slip climbing

plank or pole

7(5)(d)(vii) 667 Is care taken in the construction of the lactating area to prevent young kittens climbing to upper levels and falling?

7(5)(d)(vii) 668 Are queening areas physically separate from all other animals?



7(5)(d)(vii) 669 Do queening areas contain a fully screened bedding area to allow the queen visual separation from all other animals?

7(5)(d)(vii) 670 Are sleeping areas raised off the floor?

7(5)(d)(vii) 671 Is the sleeping area constructed in such way that if kittens were to fall out of the bed they would not tumble to the floor?

7(5)(d)(vii) 672 Do queening areas contain bedding that is: soft absorbent easily disposed of or easily cleaned and disinfected when soiled

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7(5)(d)(vii) 673 Do queening areas have access to natural day light?



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