Code of Practice on the Humane Treatment of Wild and Farmed Australian Crocodiles - First Edition - Effective from 21st May 2009

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A national code of practice sets out humane treatment requirements for wild and farmed Australian crocodiles, endorsed by Australia’s Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council. It explains how the code is evidence-based and may be varied as new knowledge emerges, and it outlines how the edition will be reviewed after five years. The publication permits copying for study, research, information, or education when the source is acknowledged, and it provides contact details for improvement suggestions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages28

Reading Time1 h 11 min

AccessFree to download

CHAPTER

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

I INTRODUCTION

II EGGS

III CAPTURE METHODS

IV RESTRAINING OF CROCODILES

V HOUSING AND MAINTENANCE

VI SICK OR INJURED CROCODILES

VII MARKING CROCODILES

VIII KILLING

IX TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

REFERENCES

Schedule 1

Schedule 2

APPENDIX 1

CODE OF PRACTICE ON THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF WILD AND FARMED AUSTRALIAN CROCODILES Endorsed by the Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council The Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council (NRMMC) consists of the Australian state, territory and New Zealand government ministers responsible for primary industries, natural resources, environment and water policy. © Commonwealth of Australia and each of its states and territories 2009 Information in this publication may be copied or reproduced for study, research, information or educational purposes, subject to the inclusion of an acknowledgement of the source. Published under the title Code of Practice on the Humane Treatment of Wild and Farmed Australian Crocodiles. The Code is based on the knowledge and technology available at the time of publication and may need to be varied in the light of new knowledge. Suggestions on how the Code can be improved are welcome and should be forwarded to: Director of Wildlife Trade Assessments Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts GPO Box 787 CANBERRA ACT 2601 or by email [to](to wildlifetrade@environment.gov.au)[ wildlifetrade@environment.gov.au](to wildlifetrade@environment.gov.au) [First Edition. Effective from 21](First Edition. Effective from 21st May 2009)[st](First Edition. Effective from 21st May 2009)[ May 2009](First Edition. Effective from 21st May 2009) This edition of the Code will be reviewed in five years time. CODE OF PRACTICE ON THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF WILD AND FARMED AUSTRALIAN CROCODILES TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER Paragraphs Page GLOSSARY OF TERMS .........................................................................................ii I INTRODUCTION ........................................................ 1-10 ........................... 1 II EGGS .............................................................................................................. 2 Collection .................................................................. 11-15 ............................ 2 Transport........................................................................ 16............................ 3 Processing ..................................................................... 17............................ 4 Incubation ...................................................................... 18............................ 4 Hatching .................................................................... 19-21 ............................ 4 III CAPTURE METHODS.............................................. 22-26 ............................ 5 Captive crocodiles .................................................... 27-30 ............................ 5 Wild crocodiles.......................................................... 31-42 ............................ 6 IV RESTRAINING OF CROCODILES .......................... 43-56............................ 8 Immobilising agents .................................................. 57-75 .......................... 10 Transport of live crocodiles....................................... 76-78 .......................... 12 <0.6 m total length (TL) ............................................ 79.......................... 13 0.6-1.5 m TL ........................................................... 80 .......................... 13 >1.5 m TL ............................................................ 81-82 .......................... 13 Release of crocodiles ............................................... 83-87 .......................... 14 V HOUSING AND MAINTENANCE ............................. 88-90.......................... 14 Hatchlings ...................................................................... 91 .......................... 15 Raising stock................................................................. 92 .......................... 16 Adults .................................................

FAQs

What is the purpose of this Code of Practice for crocodiles?

It provides guidance for the humane treatment of wild and farmed Australian crocodiles across key processes such as capture, restraint, housing, care, marking, and killing.

When does the First Edition become effective, and how long is its review cycle?

The First Edition is effective from 21st May 2009, and this edition will be reviewed in five years.

How can the public contribute improvements to the Code?

Suggestions for improving the Code are welcomed and can be forwarded to the Director of Wildlife Trade Assessments at the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts or by email.

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