Animal welfare code of practice for rabbits

Closed 2 Nov 2023

Opened 21 Sep 2023

Contact

Amy Beckett

(Chief Veterinary Officer)

Animal Health

685844

agriculture@gov.im

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 Rabbits.

You said

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture received 20 responses to the consultation. Of these, 18 responses were from individuals and 2 Responses were representatives of a society/ company/ charity.

  • 55% said the code covered everything required
     
  • 30% said there were things in the code that they disagreed with
     
  • 65% said there was enough detail in the code
     
  • 100% 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 Rabbits. As stated above some minor changes have been made to the code.

Results updated 8 Mar 2024

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Overview

This consultation seeks views on the Draft Isle of Man Animal Welfare code of practice for rabbits. The objective of this proposal is to ensure that guidance on how owners/keepers comply with the new animal welfare act (if the bill gains Royal Assent), 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 Welsh Animal Welfare Code of Practice for rabbits. 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 rabbits.

Please contact us if you would like a paper copy of the survey.

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • All residents

Interests

  • Agriculture