Information for anyone thinking of buying or adopting a cat or dog, including top tips, questions to ask before making a purchase and how to spot a puppy factory or scam can be found here. This handy checklist helps buyers ensure they have considered all the aspects involved before purchasing their new pet.

The NSW Pet Registry, managed by the NSW Office of Local Government, is a database of registered cats and dogs that live in NSW. The Registry is part of the NSW Government’s commitment to strengthen animal welfare standards and promote responsible pet ownership across the state.

Stock Welfare Panels can be established by the department when animals are identified to be at significant risk. Stock welfare panels seek to improve the animal welfare outcomes for the stock through a structured process, and involve a panel of experts with representatives from an enforcement agency, Local Land Services (LLS), NSW DPIRD, and usually a NSW Farmers’ representative. At least one member of a SWP must be a veterinary practitioner.

To learn more about stock welfare in NSW you can find information here. There is also a video that explains the Stock Welfare Panel process.

These documents fulfill the need for a nationally standardised veterinary certificate template, aiding compliance with legislation and benefiting livestock, veterinarians, and stakeholders throughout the livestock market chain. Providing this certificate for use by all veterinarians not only supports animal welfare practices but raises the profile of the breadth of the work undertaken by the AVA, ACV, SCGV and other special interest groups.

This veterinary right comes under Standard 4.2 of the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines Land Transport of Livestock Edition One Version 1.1 21 September 2012.

• Certificate to Transport Cattle Under Veterinary Advice
• Certificate to Transport Sheep Under Veterinary Advice
• Certificate to Transport Other Livestock Under Veterinary Advice