Animal welfare codes

Overview of codes of practice

A number of different codes of practice apply to animal welfare in Queensland. If your business involves animals, find out what codes apply to you.

Feral livestock code

The code promotes animal welfare outcomes for feral livestock by defining acceptable animal management practices, and encouraging humane treatment and handling.

Pig welfare code

Find out about the pig welfare code, including duty of care to pigs.

Poultry welfare code

Find out about the poultry welfare code, including duty of care to poultry.

Emu welfare code

Find out about the emu welfare code, including humane treatment and duty of care to emus.

Sheep code of practice

Find out about the sheep welfare code, including duty of care to sheep.

Camel welfare code

The camel code outlines the basic welfare needs and humane treatment of camels.

Cattle code of practice

Find out about the Australian cattle welfare code, including duty of care for cattle, and welfare for bobby calves.

Code of practice for livestock at depots and saleyards

This code of practice provides minimum acceptable standards of welfare for animals at saleyards. It applies to all ages and types of animals being sold.

Rodeo code of practice

Read about the rodeo code of practice, a mandatory code under the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 that applies to all cattle and horses.

Land transport of livestock code

Read about acceptable minimum practices for transporting animals by land. Codes of practice protect all animals being transported anywhere for any purpose.