13Dairy cattle

13 Dairy cattle

(1)  In these regulations –

feed pad means an enclosed area used for the supplementary feeding of cattle.

(2)  A person who has the care or charge of a lactating dairy cow must ensure that –

(a) the cow is inspected at least once a day to assess its health and wellbeing; and

(b) appropriate measures are taken to minimise the risk of harm to the cow from heat stress.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; and

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(3)  A person who has the care or charge of dairy cattle that are kept on feed pads for extended periods must ensure that the cattle have access to a well-drained area for resting.

Penalty:  In the case of –

(a) a body corporate, a fine not exceeding 100 penalty units; and

(b) an individual, a fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.