The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals legislation consists of the principal Act, principal Regulations, Domestic Fowl Regulations and Codes of Practice.
The POCTA Regulations have provisions where Minister approval is required before certain activities can be conducted or which require a licence to conduct.
The use of electronic collars is regulated. They can only be used on specified species and under strict conditions.
Research papers and the different types of traps available for humane vertebrate pest control.
The Pig Welfare Standards outlines the welfare needs for pigs.
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Regulations 2019 (the regulations) aim to protect the welfare of animals in Victoria.
A record of animal welfare prosecutions from 1 July 2014 under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 (POCTA) Act.
Tree netting protects your fruit from wildlife. Always use wildlife safe netting to minimise the risk of animals being trapped, injured or killed.
Codes of practice set out recommended minimum standards and practices for the keeping of a wide range of species and animal related activities.
We acknowledge the traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Victoria, their ongoing connection to this land and we pay our respects to their culture and their Elders past, present and future.
