Western Australian Current Regulations

ANIMAL WELFARE (TRANSPORT, SALEYARDS AND DEPOTS) (CATTLE AND SHEEP) REGULATIONS 2020 - REG 20

20 .         Use of electric stock prod

                A person must not use an electric stock prod on a livestock animal —

            (a)         if the livestock animal is under 3 months of age; or

            (b)         if the livestock animal is unable to move away; or

            (c)         by applying it to the livestock animal’s face, udder, anus or genitals; or

            (d)         more than is reasonably necessary in the circumstances; or

            (e)         for a purpose other than handling the livestock animal in the transport process or at a saleyard or depot.

        Penalty: a fine of $15 000.