11BFunctions of veterinary surgeon at rodeos

11B Functions of veterinary surgeon at rodeos

[Section 11B Inserted by No. 26 of 2008, s. 11, Applied:29 Jul 2008]

(1)  A veterinary surgeon who is attending a rodeo at the request of a person who is responsible for the organisation and conduct of the rodeo has the following functions:

(a) the examination of animals for fitness for use in the rodeo before they compete;

(b) the examination and treatment of sick or injured animals;

(c) the euthanasia of an animal if the veterinary surgeon considers it in the best interests and welfare of the animal;

(d) other functions imposed by the Rodeo Code of Practice.

(2)  A veterinary surgeon who is attending a rodeo at the request of a person who is responsible for the organisation and conduct of the rodeo has the following powers:

(a) if the veterinary surgeon considers that an animal is not fit for use in the rodeo, the veterinary surgeon may require –

(i) the person responsible for the organisation and conduct of the rodeo to prevent the use of the animal in the rodeo; and

(ii) the person who has control of the animal not to use, or allow the use of, the animal in the rodeo;

(b) if the veterinary surgeon considers that certain actions need to be taken to allow him or her to properly assess the health, welfare or fitness of an animal or that any actions need to be taken, or should not be taken, in relation to the treatment, health, best interests or welfare of an animal, the veterinary surgeon may require –

(i) the person responsible for the organisation and conduct of the rodeo to do or refrain from doing any action, or to ensure that any action is taken or not taken, in relation to that animal; and

(ii) the person who has control of the animal to do or refrain from doing any action, or to allow or prevent the taking of any action, in relation to that animal;

(c) other powers provided by the Rodeo Code of Practice;