The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 states, that in section 11(2A), that tail docking is prohibited unless performed by a veterinary surgeon in the interests of a dog's welfare. An evaluation of that prohibition, which commenced on 1 June is now being carried out by the NSW Department of Primary Industries, Animal Welfare. Requests for submissions will be sent to all veterinary clinics and hospitals in NSW.
Information presented in submissions should relate to breeds of dogs in NSW that were previously docked, and should indicate whether the welfare of these dogs has, or has not been, adversely affected by the ban on tail docking.
Submissions should provide objective information where possible such as veterinary statements and reports, other verifiable documentation or photographic material. The data provided should provide statistical analysis of the incidence of welfare problems, for example, the number of animals affected, litters born etc.
Please note that follow-up information relating to individual dogs may be sought with the permission of the person who made the submission and other affected individuals.
Submissions should be sent to:
Mr Ross Burton
Animal Welfare Branch
NSW Dept of Primary Industries
Locked Bag 21
ORANGE NSW 2800
The closing date for submissions is 30 November 2005. |
