Cruelty to Animals (Protection of Animals) Law (Amendment – Ban on Mutilation and Restraint Procedures on Livestock) Bill

What does the bill do?

The bill adds a new section to the Cruelty to Animals Law prohibiting an owner or keeper of livestock from carrying out procedures such as tail docking, teeth clipping or grinding, and surgical castration, unless they are carried out by a veterinarian for the purpose of medical treatment. The bill exempts sheep, goats and cattle from some of the restrictions. In addition, the bill sets minimum conditions for keeping livestock, including pen size, bedding, environmental enrichment materials, and materials that allow oral activity. The minister may, with committee approval, change the list of prohibited procedures by order.