sch.3-sec.10Performing artificial breeding procedures on sheep

sch.3-sec.10 Performing artificial breeding procedures on sheep

Subject to sections 11 and 12 , a person may artificially inseminate a sheep only if the person— is a veterinary surgeon; or has the relevant knowledge, skills and experience to perform the procedure; or is under the direct supervision of another person who has the relevant knowledge, skills and experience to perform the procedure. If a person artificially inseminates a sheep under subsection (1) , the person must ensure— the procedure is carried out in a way that minimises the risk of harm to the sheep; and reasonable steps are taken to minimise pain, distress and injury to the sheep. A person is under direct supervision of another person (the supervisor ) for a procedure if the supervisor— instructs the person about the procedure; and is on the premises where the procedure is carried out while the procedure is carried out; and is available to give additional instruction to the person about carrying out the procedure while the procedure is carried out; and evaluates the carrying out of the procedure by the person, including by regularly personally checking on the person. (sch.3-sec.10-ssec.1) Subject to sections 11 and 12 , a person may artificially inseminate a sheep only if the person— is a veterinary surgeon; or has the relevant knowledge, skills and experience to perform the procedure; or is under the direct supervision of another person who has the relevant knowledge, skills and experience to perform the procedure. (sch.3-sec.10-ssec.2) If a person artificially inseminates a sheep under subsection (1) , the person must ensure— the procedure is carried out in a way that minimises the risk of harm to the sheep; and reasonable steps are taken to minimise pain, distress and injury to the sheep. (sch.3-sec.10-ssec.3) A person is under direct supervision of another person (the supervisor ) for a procedure if the supervisor— instructs the person about the procedure; and is on the premises where the procedure is carried out while the procedure is carried out; and is available to give additional instruction to the person about carrying out the procedure while the procedure is carried out; and evaluates the carrying out of the procedure by the person, including by regularly personally checking on the person.

• (a) is a veterinary surgeon; or
• (b) has the relevant knowledge, skills and experience to perform the procedure; or
• (c) is under the direct supervision of another person who has the relevant knowledge, skills and experience to perform the procedure.
• (a) the procedure is carried out in a way that minimises the risk of harm to the sheep; and
• (b) reasonable steps are taken to minimise pain, distress and injury to the sheep.
• (a) instructs the person about the procedure; and
• (b) is on the premises where the procedure is carried out while the procedure is carried out; and