Animal Welfare and the Animal Welfare Act

What year was the Animal Welfare Act enacted?

• 1972

• 1965

• 1999

• 1998

Animal welfare solely focuses on the physical health of an animal, disregarding their psychological state.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Animal Welfare refers to the well-being of an animal including their physical and psychological state

What does the Animal Welfare Act 1999 require from people who own or are in charge of animals?

• To provide only physical needs of the animals.

• To meet the animals physical, behavioural, health, and psychological needs.

• To ensure animals are kept indoors at all times.

• To provide only health and psychological needs of the animals.

A sentient being is defined as one that is capable of feeling pain but not distress.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A sentient being is one that is capable of feeling pain and distress

An 'animal' is defined as any live mammal, bird, amphibian, fish, vertebrate, squid, octopus, crab, lobster or crayfish

• True

• False

The Animal Welfare Act is enforceable by

• SPCA Animal Welfare Inspectors

• Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)

• Veterinarians

• The Police

Which of these domains contributes to the overall mental state of an animal?

• Good Environment

• Good Health

• Good Nutrition

• Appropriate Behaviour

The use of animals in research, teaching and testing is not regulated by the Animal Welfare Act 1999

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Research, testing and teaching in animals is regulated by the Animal Welfare Act 1999

What are the Three R's for ethical use of animals in research, testing and teaching?

• Refine

• Replace

• Recycle

• Reduce

Otago Polytechnic School of Animal Health follows the principles of the Three R's within their programmes?

• True

• False