17Treatment of cattle

17 Treatment of cattle

A person who has the care or charge of any cattle must ensure that any of those cattle identified as being sick, diseased, injured or suffering from severe distress are, as soon as is reasonably practicable –

(a) provided with such medical treatment or other assistance as is reasonable and necessary in the circumstances; or

(b) humanely killed.

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.