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  • Codes of Practice for non-farmed animals

    Topics:
    • Animal Health, Welfare and Trade, 
    • Animal welfare

    Date published: 27 March 2012

    Last updated: 26 August 2022

    Responsibility for an animal includes having an understanding of the specific health and welfare needs of the animal and having the appropriate knowledge and skills to care for the animal. Those responsible for animals will also have to comply with the legislation and should be aware of their duty of care as outlined by these Codes of Practice.

    If you would like further information on the codes, please contact animal.welfare@daera-ni.gov.uk

    Documents

    • Code of Practice Cats Adobe PDF (489 KB)
    • Code of Practice - Dogs Microsoft Word (161 KB)
    • Code of Practice Horses Adobe PDF (602 KB)
    • Code of Practice Primates Adobe PDF (492 KB)
    • Code of Practice Rabbits Adobe PDF (451 KB)

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