23Breeding management

23 Breeding management

(1)  In this regulation –

artificial breeding procedure includes the following procedures:

(a) artificial insemination;

(b) oocyte collection;

(c) embryo transfer;

(d) semen collection, including by artificial vagina or electro-ejaculation;

(e) pregnancy diagnosis;

calving induction means the initiation of calving by hormonal treatment in a cow 3 weeks or more before the expected full-term calving date.

(2)  A person performing an artificial breeding procedure on any cattle must –

(a) have the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to undertake the procedure, or be under the direct supervision of a person who has such knowledge, experience and skills; and

(b) take reasonable steps to minimise pain, distress and injury to the cattle; and

(c) use appropriate tools and methods to undertake the procedure.

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 any cattle that are calving must ensure that the cattle are inspected to assess the health and wellbeing of the cattle, at such intervals and in such manner as is reasonable in the circumstances.

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.

(4)  A person who has the care or charge of any cattle must not allow calving induction to be carried out unless under the direction of a veterinary surgeon.

Penalty:  In the case of –