What is the land transport of cattle welfare code?
The Australian Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals – Land Transport of Cattle is an adopted code under the ACPA. It contains information, guidelines and standards to provide minimum acceptable standards of animal welfare for cattle being transported by land. It applies to all cattle being transported whether kept commercially or as a hobby. The code promotes agreed animal welfare standards for land transport of cattle by defining acceptable transport management practices and encouraging considerate and efficient treatment and handling of cattle in all types of land transport situations. The code has been developed in full consultation with animal industries, animal welfare groups and relevant state and federal government bodies. It is one of a series of national animal welfare codes for livestock. The current code was published in 1999.
