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The document is an Animal Welfare Incident Report designed for export registered establishments to report incidents involving the welfare of animals arriving for slaughter. It outlines the obligations of abattoir management and Department of Agriculture officers to document and report such incidents, including details about the affected animals, transport conditions, actions taken to alleviate suffering, and necessary follow-up with relevant authorities. The report emphasizes the importance of maintaining records for regulatory purposes and includes sections for incident details, animal condition, transport information, and privacy notices.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the animal welfare incident report in the editor.
Begin with Section A: General Information. Fill in the incident reference number, establishment number, year, and sequential number of incidents per year.
Move to Section B: Incident Details. Provide a detailed description of the incident, including the date and time it was detected, stock arrival time, and number of animals affected. Tick the appropriate nature of the incident.
In Section C: Transport Details, enter information about the transport company, vehicle registration number, and any delays during transport.
Upload relevant photos and videos in Section D to document the incident visually.
Complete Sections E through J by detailing actions taken, reporting details, advice received from authorities, and signing where required.

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What animals were not included in the Animal Welfare Act in 1966?

The law provides for criminal penalties, civil penalties and revocation of permits for violations of the AWA. The animals covered by the Act include dogs, cats, primates and other mammals, but excluding birds, rats and mice.

What animal is not covered under the Animal Welfare Act?

A quirk of the AWA, however, is the fact that it does not cover the most common species of laboratory animals, namely rats, mice, and birds.

What does the Animal Welfare Act not apply to?

Excluded from this definition are birds, rats of the genus Rattus and mice of the genus Mus, bred for use in research, horses not used for research purposes, and other farm animals used for food, fiber, or production purposes. This term includes all dogs used for hunting, security or breeding purposes.

What to do if concerned about animal welfare?

If you do witness or suspect that an animal is being mistreated you can contact the RSPCA via their online enquiry form or by calling 0300 1234 999 (7am-10pm, 7 days a week).

Which animals are not covered by the Animal Welfare Act?

Note - Summary of provisions of the AWA The law provides for criminal penalties, civil penalties and revocation of permits for violations of the AWA. The animals covered by the Act include dogs, cats, primates and other mammals, but excluding birds, rats and mice.

What are violations of Animal Welfare Act?

Among the violations were a failure to maintain required records, failure to provide veterinary care, failure to comply with standards affecting all aspects of cat care, and physically abusing animals.

What animals are not protected by law?

As a result, in its chapter on animal welfare, the American federal law explicitly excludes any measure of protection for both birds and mammals used for food and textile production, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. It also excludes rats and mice used for research purposes.

Can you report animal abuse without evidence?

Can I report suspected animal cruelty without proof? Even if you cant prove that abuse has taken place, you should report it so that it can be investigated. Be as detailed as possible.

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