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Although it is not a legal requirement to follow a Code, failure to do so may be used as evidence when someone is being prosecuted for causing unnecessary pain to livestock.

The Codes of Recommendation for the Welfare of Livestock, are produced to encourage livestock keepers to adopt the highest standards of animal husbandry.  Although it is not a legal requirement to follow a Code, failure to do so may be used as evidence when someone is being prosecuted for causing unnecessary pain to livestock.

 

Copies of published codes are also available from Welsh Assembly Government Divisional Offices and Animal Health Regional Offices.

Code of Practice for the Welfare of Gamebirds Reared for Sporting Purposes

13/12/10
This Code provides practical guidance for birds bred, reared and retained for breeding purposes under controlled conditions for the purpose of release for sport shooting.
 

Code of practice for the welfare of livestock: sheep

26/03/10
You can read the code of recommendation for the welfare of sheep here.
 

Code of Recommendation for the Welfare of Pigs

29/05/08
The Codes of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock, are produced to encourage livestock keepers to adopt the highest standards of animal husbandry
 

Code of recommendation for the welfare of livestock: laying hens

22/05/08
You can read the code of recommendation for the welfare of laying hens here
 

Code of practice for the welfare of livestock: cattle

22/05/08
You can read the code of practice for the welfare of cattle here.