VACANCY - FARM ANIMAL UNIT
A qualified inspector is required to fill a position in the Unit. An understanding of the work performed by the Unit is an advantage but not essential. All applicants will be required to live in the
Gauteng area and prepared to travel extensively.
Interested Inspectors to please forward CV by no later than the close of business, 19 March 2010, to
PO Box 1320, Alberton 1450 or email to
farm@nspca.co.za
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GENERAL PRINCIPLES
The NSPCA considers that the welfare of an animal includes its physical and mental state and that good animal welfare implies both fitness and a sense of well-being. The Council believes that an animal’s welfare should be considered in terms of five freedoms which form a logical and comprehensive framework for analysis of welfare:-
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Freedom from hunger and thirst – by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.
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Freedom from discomfort – by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area
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Freedom from pain, injury or disease – by prevention, by rapid diagnosis and treatment.
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Freedom to express normal behaviour – by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind.
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Freedom from fear and distress – by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.
The Council considers that these freedoms will be better provided for if those who have care of animals practise: -
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Caring and responsible planning and management
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Skilled, knowledgeable and conscientious animal management
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Appropriate environmental design
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Considerate handling and transport
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Humane killing.
DEFINITIONS
The term “animal” includes all vertebrates other than humans
The term “suffering” includes stress, fear, pain, discomfort, injury, disease and behavioural distress.
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PETITIONS AND CHAIN MAILS
The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) does not initiate petitions for various reasons, including the fact that petitions have been unsuccessful previously, for example on the issue of fireworks.
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DOG RACING
The Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR) strongly opposes all forms of dog racing. We do not recognize it as a sport, but rather as an exploitation of animals for the purpose of promoting legalized gambling or for human entertainment and competition purposes.
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USE OF THE SPCA LOGO
Please note: the SPCA logo is owned and copyrighted by the NSPCA. It may not be reproduced, copied or used without the express written permission of the NSPCA.
Page update: 10/03/2010