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Presentation for SAVPHA 3rd Congress 2010

Purpose of Presentation. To introduce the NSPCA To provide an overview of animal related legislation and codes of practiceTo provide an overview of the work of the NSPCA. Overview. Core Business - Animal Protection through law enforcement , education and trainingProducts ? improved animal wel

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Presentation for SAVPHA 3rd Congress 2010

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    1. Presentation for SAVPHA 3rd Congress 2010

    2. Purpose of Presentation To introduce the NSPCA To provide an overview of animal related legislation and codes of practice To provide an overview of the work of the NSPCA

    3. Overview Core Business - Animal Protection through law enforcement , education and training Products improved animal welfare = improved productivity Services Education, Training, Audits

    6. Law Enforcement SOCIETIES FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ACT NO. 169 OF 1993 This is a government act and we are legally bound to comply with this.This is a government act and we are legally bound to comply with this.

    7. Examples of Legislation relating to Animal Welfare Veterinary and Para-veterinary Professions Act 19 of 1982 Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act No 40 of 2000) Nature Conservation Ordinances Animal Diseases Act No. 35 of 1984 Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1993 (Act No. 169 of 1993) Animal Identification (Act No 6 of 2002) Animals Protection Act No 71 of 1962

    8. CODES REFLECT BASIC STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS Codes of Practice are not legally enforcable However they provide the magistrate with critical information as to accepted society norms and standards. Codes may be used to substantiate APA charges

    9. Code of Practice for Transport and Handling of Livestock A Guideline for the use of Prodders and Stunning Devices in Abattoirs Duties and Functions of Abattoir Managers Regarding the Welfare of Animals Code of Practice for the Handling of Livestock at Saleyards and Vending Sites Codes and Guidelines relating to Animal Welfare

    10. Remember Laws dont exist in isolation Laws apply to everyone Law enforcers often assist each other Laws may overlap

    11. Animals Protection Act No 71 of 1962 Definitions Offences Powers Penalties Other Owner legal definition and applies to the researcher and the animal caretakerOwner legal definition and applies to the researcher and the animal caretaker

    12. Example of Offences under the Animals Protection Act Section 2 (1) (e) being the owner of any animal, deliberately or negligently keeps such animal in a dirty or parasitic condition or allows it to become infested with external parasites or fails to render or procure veterinary or other medical treatment or attention which he is able to render or procure for any such animal in need of such treatment or attention, whether through disease, injury, delivery of young or any other cause, or fails to destroy or cause to be destroyed any such animal which is so seriously injured or diseased or in such a physical condition that to prolong its life would be cruel and would cause such animal unnecessary suffering; or

    13. SLAUGHTERING Routine Slaughter in Abattoirs (Red Meat Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Equine, Ostrich, Pigs, Crocodiles) Emus? Routine Slaughter in Abattoirs (White Meat Poultry and Rabbits) Religious Slaughter in Abattoirs (Halaal and Kosher) Farm Slaughter (For home or own consumption not for resale) Bush Slaughter (Illegal slaughter for re-sale of meat) Religious Festivals Slaughter (Qurbani) Traditional Slaughter (Cultural reasons i.e. births, deaths, marriages.) Emergency Slaughter (To alleviate suffering and pain when necessary. This is an area that seems to be very lacking in a lot of abattoirs. Procedures and necessary equipment must be in place for such times)

    17. Overloading

    18. Overcrowding

    19. Lack of shelter

    20. Problems Lairages Water Races Stun box Handling Ramps Slaughter

    21. Are Sheep Stupid?

    22. Sheep are stupid because where one goes the others follow

    24. Are Sheep Stupid? Due to their strong flocking instinct and failure to act independently of one another, sheep have been universally branded "stupid." But sheep are not stupid. Their only protection from predators is to band together and follow the sheep in front of them. If a predator is threatening the flock, this is not the time to act independently. Hungry sheep on the Yorkshire Moors (Great Britain) taught themselves to roll 3 meters across metal cattle grids to raid villagers' valley gardens. According to a witness, "They lie down on their side or sometimes their back and just roll over and over the grids until they are clear." [Source: BBC News, July 2004] A study of sheep psychology has found sheep can remember the faces of more than 50 other sheep for up to two years.

    25. ... between the eyes

    26. Stunning in the correct position

    27. Individual and Collective Responsibilities We all have a legal responsibility to ensure that animals in our possession, care, custody or control are afforded the full protection of the law and also the best efforts of our intellect, knowledge and compassion

    28. THANK YOU

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