ANIMAL HEALTH. The Australian dairy industry has in place a National Dairy Industry Animal Welfare Strategy (NDIAWS). The NDIAWS supports the Australian Animal Welfare Strategy which was developed by the Federal Government with the vision that the welfare of all animals in Australia is promoted and protected by the adoption of sound animal welfare standards and practices. DFMC and LDD work closely with Dairy Australia and other industry bodies to ensure that our members are fully aware of any welfare issues and recommended best practice on farm. Its members are expected to have on farm animal health and welfare practices of the highest standard. On the ground in their local regions farm services officers are actively working with xxxxxx members, State Food Authorities, local vets and DPI personnel to ensure the highest possible milk quality is delivered, and that animal welfare standards are maintained on our individual farms. DFMC’s rigorous monitoring of milk quality standards ensures that we have the best possible standards on farm. DFMC RMs and LDD FSOs help farmers with daily practical advice on nutrition, agronomy and animal health issues in order to ensure that milk supply comes from healthy well cared for animals. The safety of milk for consumers is essential. Cows must be managed in a manner that prevents the introduction of hazards to the milk and the wellbeing of livestock. If members notice unusual symptoms such as dramatic shifts in production, skin lesions, sudden deaths, xxxxxx cows, etc.; they should immediately remove and isolate any suspect cows showing unusual signs or symptoms from the milking herd. It is the xxxxxx’x responsibility to contact their veterinary officer and if necessary report any incident of concern to DFMC RMs or LDD FSO immediately. Pick up may be suspended while any investigation is ongoing if recommended by either a veterinary officer or the State Food Authority. Compensation for any or all of the milk dumped in such a situation is at the discretion of DFMC. Members are reminded that they should have insurance to cover any milk lost in circumstances such as this. Milk will not be picked up from herds infected with notifiable diseases unless it is deemed safe by the State Food Authorities. Issues that may affect our ability to pick up milk include but are not confined to: Pesticide and chemical poisoning; Botulism, anthrax; Foot and mouth disease. Vaccinations for diseases such as botulism, three day sickness, leptospirosis; e...
ANIMAL HEALTH. The quality of Milk is influenced by the health and condition of the dairy herd. Raw milk must only be sourced from animals that are in good health and do not show any evidence of infectious diseases transferable via the milk to humans. The Milk Department supports the National Dairy Industry Animal Welfare Strategy and requires all suppliers to comply with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Cattle and the Australian Animal Welfare Standards for Land Transport of Livestock and to employ sound animal husbandry practices and management systems. Areas of particularly focus • The management of all calves meet agreed industry practices and standards. • Tail docking is only done under veterinary advice to treat injury or disease. • Calving induction is only conducted under veterinary advice. • Disbudding before 8 weeks of age, with appropriate pain relief. • Australian industry standards discourage routine dehorning at any age. If required to be performed, industry practices and standards should be followed, including pain relief for cattle over six months of age. • No tethering of cows in tie stall systems. • Sick or injured cows are managed to minimise risk to their welfare with adequate access to shelter, feed and water and with appropriate veterinarian intervention if required. • Animal Handling farm policy to eliminate the use of pain or fear. • Farm workers adhere to their requirements for the care and handling of animals. • Use of electronic prodders recommended only in an emergency. • Super nummary teat removal (cutting off extra teats) and castration (using rings) be conducted using appropriate pain relief and as per recommendations for the age of the animal. • Animal handling farm policy to eliminate the use of pain or fear in cattle management. Milk Buyers may include other specific key goals in animal husbandry as part of their MPA with Farmers.
ANIMAL HEALTH. Pet owners will permit their pet(s) to be examined by qualified animal shelter personnel if their pet is showing significant signs of illness and/or distress. • I certify that my pet(s) is current on rabies vaccination and will provide proof of same. I further certify that I will consult with my individual veterinary health care provider for recommendations about the use of additional vaccines that will provide the optimal immunity against contagious disease. • I understand that the staff will use all reasonable precautions to prevent injury, exposure to disease or illness to my pet. Emergencies can and do happen, particularly in a stressful and unfamiliar environment. Although unlikely, my pet may become ill and/or injured and staff will take reasonable measures to deal with that illness and/or injury to the extent possible. I agree that any emergency medical care required for my pet will be at my expense. • If a pet shows signs of contagious disease, is infested by parasites (fleas, ticks, lice, etc.) or begins showing signs of stress-related conditions, it may be removed to a more appropriate location as determined by the animal handler. Notes: • Failure to comply with these rules may result in the removal of my pet(s) to another location. • If my pet displays behavior deemed dangerous to the welfare of others (human or animal) or shows evidence of infectious disease, shelter personnel have the discretion to transfer my pet to a more appropriate location for quarantine or isolation. Owners signature: _ Date: Owner name in print: Driver’s License #: State:
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ANIMAL HEALTH. The health care of the animal(s) is the responsibility of its respective owner. If an animal becomes sick or is judged in need of medical attention by the recognized Project Leader, Barn Manager or City Staff, all reasonable efforts will be made to contact the owner. If efforts to contact the owner are unsuccessful, it is understood and agreed that veterinary care will be obtained and that the individual animal owner shall be responsible for costs incurred. If any animal becomes sick or acquires any contagious conditions:
ANIMAL HEALTH. 1. Provision of technical assistance and goods to: (a) develop implementing legislation, regulations and protocols in the area of veterinary service and inspectorate;
ANIMAL HEALTH. 1. Provision of technical assistance, training, civil works and goods to MAWRPI, the Rural Advisory Services, the State Agency for Environment and Forestry, and community-based organizations in HPIA prevention, containment, control and eradication activities in the livestock sector to improve: (a) national preparedness and prevention capacity; (b) disease surveillance, diagnostic and applied research capacity;
ANIMAL HEALTH. 1.1 Provision of support to implement the national prevention and control strategy including: (a) enhancing HPAI prevention and preparedness capability; (b) strengthening disease surveillance, diagnostic capacity, and applied veterinary research; (c) strengthening HPAI control programs and outbreak containment plans; and (d) improving bio-security in poultry production and trade; all through provision of technical advisory services, acquisition of goods, equipment, vaccines, and drugs, carrying out of civil works, and facilitation of training and workshops.
ANIMAL HEALTH. 10.1 Each party shall inform the other party promptly in the event of discovery of Bovine Tuberculosis or Brucellosis on that party’s lands or affecting any Animals whatsoever which might reasonably be considered to give rise to a risk of infection to animals of the other through contact arising from this agreement.
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