Good news for Puppy Farm dogs. Of course we would prefer they were abolished entirely, but this is definitely a step in the right direction and worth celebrating. Have a read and let us know what you think. The Victorian Coalition Government has implemented further changes to the Code of Practice for the Operation of Breeding and Rearing Businesses in its bid to ensure the welfare of breeding dogs. In response to overwhelming concerns from the community, and veterinary advice, the government has added a post-partum veterinary health check for all female breeding dogs and limited the number of litters a female dog can have in a lifetime to 5. Both of these measures will prevent the over breeding of dogs and ensure that the health of all breeding females is carefully monitored throughout their breeding life. The 2014 code aims to take a more holistic approach to health and breeding management and provides a strong stance on: • basic record keeping to ensure traceability, consumer protection and to aid in the management of animal health and welfare; • minimum staffing levels to ensure minimum standards of care and animal welfare in large businesses; · a maximum number of 5 litters for female dogs; and • mandatory veterinary care for every animal in the business. These changes will take effect Thursday 30 October 2014. To view copies of the code and supporting documents, please visit depi.vic.gov.au/breeding code after 9.30am on Thursday 30 October 2014.
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 07:00:14 +0000
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