Policies

Breed-specific legislation

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 04/12/2014 Policy Legislation to prevent dog bites and to manage aggressive dogs should focus on the individual dog and the owner not […]

Myxomatosis vaccination of pet rabbits

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 24/07/2014 Position Statement Steps should be taken to introduce a safe and effective myxomatosis vaccination program to protect the health of pet […]

The sale of ferret kits

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 24/07/2014 Policy Ferret kits should be vaccinated and not offered for sale younger than ten weeks of age. Ferrets are active and […]

Sale of unweaned altricial birds

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 25/07/2013 Policy Unweaned altricial birds should not be sold.   Background An altricial bird is one that is hatched with eyes closed […]

Sale of companion animals at markets

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 25/07/2013 Policy Companion animals should not be sold at markets. Background The sale of companion animals in markets encourages impulse buying and […]

Animal shelters and municipal pounds

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 15/02/2013 Policy Animals kept in pounds and shelters must be housed under appropriate conditions that ensure their health and welfare, meeting the […]

In-house diagnostic pathology and pathology referrals

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 15/02/2013 Policy Veterinarians offering ‘in-house’ diagnostic pathology services should ensure that equipment and services are subject to regular quality control and quality […]

Tail docking of cattle

Download Policy → Policies Home → Ratification Date: 27/07/2012 Policy Tail docking in cattle should be performed only for therapeutic reasons on veterinary advice. Background Tail docking (i.e. removal of […]