Animal Care and Protection Regulation 2023
sch.6-sec.9Inspections of depots and saleyards
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sch.6-sec.9 Inspections of depots and saleyards
An owner or operator of a depot or saleyard must ensure the depot or saleyard is inspected to ensure— the surfaces and flooring are being maintained to minimise the risk of injury to livestock from slipping or falling; and the pens are draining freely; and if necessary, any boggy areas are filled with gravel or woodchips. An inspection under subsection (1) must be carried out— 24 hours before livestock arrive at the depot or saleyard; and at least once in each 24-hour period after livestock arrive at the depot or saleyard. (sch.6-sec.9-ssec.1) An owner or operator of a depot or saleyard must ensure the depot or saleyard is inspected to ensure— the surfaces and flooring are being maintained to minimise the risk of injury to livestock from slipping or falling; and the pens are draining freely; and if necessary, any boggy areas are filled with gravel or woodchips. (sch.6-sec.9-ssec.2) An inspection under subsection (1) must be carried out— 24 hours before livestock arrive at the depot or saleyard; and at least once in each 24-hour period after livestock arrive at the depot or saleyard.
- (a) the surfaces and flooring are being maintained to minimise the risk of injury to livestock from slipping or falling; and
- (b) the pens are draining freely; and
- (c) if necessary, any boggy areas are filled with gravel or woodchips.
- (a) 24 hours before livestock arrive at the depot or saleyard; and
- (b) at least once in each 24-hour period after livestock arrive at the depot or saleyard.