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(1) This procedure addresses the requirements of the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes 2013 (the Code) regarding the provisions for animals at the conclusion of their use, specifically, rehoming, noting that: (2) This procedure applies where animals are no longer required for teaching, research or other scientific use and are deemed suitable for rehoming. A general guide is that if the animals have been covered by an Animal Care and Ethics Committee usage authority, and they are owned by the University, they are within scope of this procedure. (3) This procedure outlines specific responsibilities for people nominated as animal owners and rehoming coordinators. (4) This procedure does not apply to the commercial sale of animals by the University farm. (5) This procedure supports the Research Policy and should be read alongside that policy. (6) The University will endeavour to rehome animals that are no longer required for teaching, research or any other scientific use. (7) The following should be considered when deciding which animals are suitable for potential rehoming: (8) The University will nominate a rehoming coordinator for each taxon where animal rehoming is reasonably anticipated: (9) The University will seek to establish working relationships with appropriate rehabilitation and rehoming organisations with the intent of facilitating rehoming efforts. (10) Animals can only be rehomed to persons aged 18 and over. (11) All required registration requirements must be met, where applicable, before the transfer of ownership and relocation of the animal to its new home. (12) All legal transfer of ownership must be completed before the transfer of ownership and relocation of the animal to its new home. (13) Records kept of animals that are rehomed should include the records required by the Code and any additional records as set out below: (14) Animals to be rehomed should be prepared to cope with novel environments and people. In general, the preparation of animals for rehoming should include the following: (15) In general, the selection of animals for rehoming should include the following: (16) In general, rehoming guidance material should: (17) If possible and appropriate, foster care may be sought to enable rehabilitation of animals displaying undesirable behaviours and/or physical problems prior to starting the rehoming process. (18) If animals have been used for drug trials or had non-routine drugs administered as part of a research program, then sufficient time for drug 'washout' must elapse before consideration for rehoming. (19) Animals with known health conditions or physical disabilities may still be considered for rehoming with the following conditions: (20) If possible and appropriate, prospective owners are strongly encouraged to meet the animals prior to rehoming. Where this does not occur the rehoming coordinator is to make a case to the Animal Care and Ethics Committee as to why this is not required. (21) At the time of rehoming an animal, a new owner should receive accurate written information, including a veterinary treatment plan where appropriate, about the care of the animal, at no charge. (22) The general information that should be provided to a new owner includes, but is not limited to: (23) It is recommended that a rehoming agreement be established between the University and the new owner. This requirement applies whether the new owner is a private individual, an animal welfare organisation, an animal rescue group or exhibitor. A person rehoming an animal must make a case to the Animal Care and Ethics Committee as to why a rehoming agreement is not required, further demonstrating how the University’s prospective liability is limited. (24) Rehoming agreements should include: (25) Rehoming agreements should set out the party responsible for transport of the animals from the care of the University to the new owner. (26) Rehoming agreements should set out the point at which formal ownership (and therefore responsibility) of the animals transfers. (27) The University should assess, or arrange for the assessment of, animals prior to any intended journey to determine that they are fit for travel. (28) During the transportation of animals to a new owner, the person in charge of the transport of the animals is to: (29) The rehoming coordinator is to ensure that transport methods and arrangements are appropriate to the species and circumstances. (30) The rehoming coordinator is to ensure that containers used for transporting animals: (31) When applicable, the University representative (or their agent) transporting the animals is to ensure that containers and vehicles used for the purpose of transporting animals to or from a facility controlled by the University: (32) Where the new owner is responsible for the transport of the animals the rehoming coordinator is to ensure transport provisions consistent with the requirements of this procedure are in place. (33) Before affecting ownership transfer or transport of an animal within scope of this procedure, the express consent of the Animal Care and Ethics Committee is required. (34) In seeking consent, the rehoming coordinator is to present information to the Animal Care and Ethics Committee to satisfy that body that the provisions of this procedure have been complied with. (35) In seeking an exemption from this procedure, the rehoming coordinator is to present information to the Animal Care and Ethics Committee to justify to that body why an individual case should be exempt. (37) For the purpose of this procedure, the following terms have the definitions stated:Animal Rehoming Procedure
Section 1 - Purpose
Scope
Section 2 - Policy
Section 3 - Procedure
Information and advice
Rehoming agreements
Transportation
Animal Care and Ethics Committee approval is required
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