Author:
Animal Health Australia

Date of Publication:
January 2016

Publication:
Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines, Animal Health Australia

Excerpt:
The standards provide a basis for developing and implementing and enforcing consistent legislation across Australia, and provide guidance for all people responsible for sheep. They are based on current scientific knowledge, recommended industry practice and community expectations. The development of these standards is part of a comprehensive program agreed by industry and governments to develop standards and guidelines for all commercial livestock species and at all points along the production supply chain.

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