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Animal Welfare Act 2002

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    Preparing for animal welfare before emergencies

    18 July 2019

    It is the responsibility of owners and carers of animals to properly plan for emergencies in order to keep them safe. These include livestock, horses, companion animals and wildlife.

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    Evacuating animals in emergencies

    22 July 2019

    It is the responsibility of owners and carers of animals to ensure their safety and survival during an emergency. These include livestock, horses, companion animals and wildlife.

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    Local Government workshop

    27 June 2019

    The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) worked together to host two worksho

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    Welfare decisions for sheep and cattle

    5 February 2015

    At times such as during drought, sheep and cattle are subject to dramatic loss in body condition due to reduced feed intake.

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    Animal Welfare Act 2002

    23 April 2014

    The Animal Welfare Act 2002 (the Act) and its accompanying regulations provide the legal framework for ensuring that all animals in Western Australia have appropriate standards of care.

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    Standards and Guidelines for the Health and Welfare of Dogs in WA

    15 March 2019

    The Western Australian Government recognises the value of animal welfare to the community and strives to ensure that all animals receive appropriate standards of care.

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    Consultations

    15 March 2019

    The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development will soon be carrying out public consultations in a number of key areas related to animal welfare.

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    Animal Welfare: Livestock

    23 April 2014

    A person in charge or control of an animal is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of the animal. The responsibility is the same for all animals from pets to livestock.

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    Animal welfare in emergencies

    23 April 2014

    Western Australia experiences a wide range of emergency threats including fire, extreme weather (cyclones), floods, and others, many of which may endanger the welfare of livestock, horses, companio

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    Livestock management for small landholders in Western Australia

    28 November 2016

    Owning livestock on a small property comes with responsibilities to the animals, neighbours, the environment, and in many cases to legislation, whether the livestock are for production, pets, or ot

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