15Calf-rearing systems

15 Calf-rearing systems

(1)  In this regulation –

calf-rearing system means an enclosed facility used for the rearing of one or more calves.

(2)  A person who has the care or charge of a calf in a calf-rearing system must ensure –

(a) that the calf is provided with adequate food containing sufficient nutrients to prevent anaemia in the calf and to otherwise ensure the calf's good health and vitality; and

(b) that the calf is given sufficient access to water each day to ensure the calf's good health and vitality; and

(c) that the calf is inspected at least once a day to assess the calf's health and wellbeing; and

(d) in the case of a calf housed in a pen, that the calf has sufficient room to be able to stand, and to lie down, with fully extended legs, and to turn around; and

(e) in the case of a calf housed in an indoor calf-rearing system, that the housing is maintained in a condition that does not compromise the health and welfare of the calf.

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.