Animal welfare code of practice for horses, ponies, donkeys and their hybrids
Feedback updated 8 Mar 2024
We asked
The purpose of the consultation by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture (DEFA) was to seek views on the draft Animal Welfare Code of Practice for Horses, ponies, donkeys and their hybrids.
You said
The Department for Environment, Food and Agriculture received 45 responses to the consultation. Of these, 41 responses were from individuals and 4 Responses were representatives of society/ company/ charity.
- 61.7% said the code covered everything required
- 14.9% said there something in the code they disagreed with
- 19.2% said there was not enough detail in the code
- 93.6% said the code was understandable
We did
The Department is grateful to those individuals and organisations who took time to respond to the consultation and tell us their views on the proposed Animal Welfare Code of Practice for Horses, Ponies, Donkeys and their Hybrids. Following the consultation, as described above, changes have been made to the code. Most people felt the code was understandable, covered what was required and contained enough detail.
Results updated 8 Mar 2024
Files:
- Response document - Animal welfare code of practice for horses, ponies, donkeys and their hybrids, 788.5 KB (PDF document)
Overview
This consultation seeks views on the Draft Isle of Man Animal Welfare code of practice for horses, ponies, donkeys and their hybrids. The objective of this proposal is to ensure that guidance on how owners/keepers comply with the new animal welfare act, is up to date, reflecting the latest scientific and veterinary knowledge whilst being presented in the most relevant way for owners/keepers.
Once the content of the codes is agreed they will be formatted to be more appealing for the reader. The content of the code is largely the same as the England Animal Welfare Code of Practice for horses, ponies, donkeys and their hybrids. The codes of practice when agreed will be laid before Tynwald, if the Animal Welfare Bill 2023 gains Royal Assent.
Why your views matter
The Isle of Man Government is seeking opinion from stakeholders, interested parties and the general public on their views around the draft animal welfare code of practice for rabbits. The views will then be taken into account by the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture when finalising the content of the welfare code of practice for horses, ponies, donkeys and their hybrids.
Please contact us if you would like a paper copy of the survey.
Areas
- All Areas
Audiences
- All residents
Interests
- Agriculture
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