ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 2002 - SECT 23

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT 2002 - SECT 23

23 .         Defence — normal animal husbandry

                It is a defence to a charge under section 19(1) for a person to prove that the act alleged to constitute the offence was done —

            (a)         in accordance with a generally accepted animal husbandry practice, other than a prescribed practice, that is used in —

                  (i)         farming or grazing activities; or

                  (ii)         the management of zoos, wildlife parks or similar establishments; or

                  (iii)         the management of animal breeding establishments; or

                  (iv)         the training of animals;

                and

            (b)         in a humane manner.