61Goats — additional requirements

61 Goats — additional requirements

(1) The following additional requirements apply to pens used for the carriage of goats:

(a) there must be pen rails:

(i) to a height of at least 1.5 m above the pen floor; or

(ii) to a height where the clear height above the uppermost rail is less than 300mm;

(b) for any goat pen that is not on the upper tier of a 2 tier structure:

(i) the space between the rails must be closed off to contain goats in the pen; and

(ii) food and water receptacles must be located inside the pen.

Note For subparagraph (1)(b)(i), wire mesh is considered to be an effective means of containment.

(2) A means of containment in accordance with paragraph (1)(b) is not required to be inspected if:

(a) the vessel is not otherwise required to have a pre-loading inspection; and

(b) the master confirms that the means of containment has been effective and has previously been accepted by an inspector as complying with this Order.

(3) If a means of containment is accepted by an inspector, a log book entry must be made recording acceptance of the arrangement by the inspector.