11Use of prodders

11 Use of prodders

(1)  In this regulation –

electric prodder means a handheld device that is used to deliver an electric shock.

(2)  A person must not use an electric prodder –

(a) on the genital, anal or udder area of a sheep; or

(b) on the facial area of a sheep; or

(c) on a sheep that is less than 3 months old; or

(d) on a sheep that is unable to move away from the electric prodder at the time of its use; or

(e) in a manner that is –

(i) designed to distress, injure or kill a sheep; or

(ii) otherwise unreasonable 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.

(3)  Subregulation (2)(b) and (c) do not apply to the use of an electric prodder on a sheep if –

(a) the welfare of the sheep is at risk; and

(b) the use of the electric prodder is the most reasonable method to ensure the safety and welfare of the sheep.