24Intensive production systems

24 Intensive production systems

(1)  In this regulation –

intensive production system means a production system where sheep –

(a) are confined for a period of 4 weeks or longer for the purposes of wool, meat or milk production; and

(b) while so confined, are dependent on the daily supply of feed or water by human or mechanical means;

lie down, in relation to sheep, means that the sheep is able to rest on its sternum without restriction or contact with another sheep or thing.

(2)  A person who has the care or charge of a sheep that is part of an intensive production system must ensure that feed and water is available daily to the sheep in a quantity that is sufficient for the sheep.

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 a sheep that is part of an intensive production system must –

(a) ensure that the sheep is inspected at least once each day while it is part of the system; and

(b) take such actions, that are reasonable in the circumstances, in respect of a sheep if an inspection of the sheep shows that the sheep is in distress or is not adapting to the system as intended.

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 a sheep that is part of an intensive production system must ensure that –

(a) urine and faeces do not accumulate in a manner that affects the health or welfare of the sheep that are part of the intensive production system; and

(b) there is effective and suitable ventilation in any indoor space used to house sheep as part of the intensive production system; and