Western Australian Current Regulations

ANIMAL WELFARE (TRANSPORT, SALEYARDS AND DEPOTS) (CATTLE AND SHEEP) REGULATIONS 2020 - REG 66

66 .         Saleyards to have person available to carry out humane destruction of livestock

                An operator of a saleyard must ensure that, when any livestock animal is at the saleyard, there is a person at the saleyard who —

            (a)         has the knowledge, skills and experience to destroy livestock of the species and class that are usually held at the saleyard using a method of humane destruction; and

            (b)         has ready access at the saleyard to suitable equipment for the destruction; and

            (c)         is available to carry out, or directly supervise, the destruction.

        Penalty: a fine of $7 500.