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THE
OBJECTIVES
1. To assist, advise
and generally help members of the Society in the keeping and breeding of
animals known as Chinchilla Lanigera and Chinchilla Brevicaudata together
with any mutant form of such animals.
2. To provide live
animal shows as required by the membership.
3. To provide a
journal called " The Gazette" to give
members up-to-date information regarding the breeding of Chinchillas and
any other relevant information.
THE
AIMS OF THIS CODE OF PRACTICE ARE:-
1. To encourage
responsible ownership of chinchilla.
2. To increase
awareness of welfare issues.
3. To better educate
members and other owners of the above issues.
RULES
1. These rules apply
to all persons within the confines of the venue whether they are members of
the society, visitors or members of the public.
2. Membership cards
must be shown to enable a member to exhibit in any show run under NCS
rules. Interested members of the public are allowed access to view the
proceedings and seek information, free of charge.
3. Members, visitors
and members of the general public must not bring into the venue animals
which are not for exhibition at that show.
4. There is no
admittance to children under 16 unless they are accompanied by an adult who
will be responsible for their conduct.
5. There will be no
Traders or Trade stands at Regional shows or the National show unless a
licence is obtained from the Local Authority in accordance with the Animal
Welfare Act 2004.
6. Traders will be
classed as: anyone who normally trades (does business) under an EHA pet
shop licence whether from a place of business or private dwelling or is VAT
registered in the business of selling livestock.
7. All animals must
be healthy and housed singly in the approved show cages as detailed in the
show rules. Any animal deemed to be unhealthy in the opinion of the Show
Manager shall be removed from display. In cases where contagion is possible
removal from the venue is required.
8. No smoking will be
allowed in close proximity to the animals.
9. Food and drink may
be consumed remotely from the animals. An exception to this will be that
during judging the Judge and Show Manager, who are close to the animals,
will be allowed a drink, due care being exercised by both.
10. Members must
ensure that a care sheet should be available for ALL livestock sold.
11. Animals offered
for sale must be :-
a)
Entered in the show as a bona fide exhibit.
b)
Be in suitable condition.
c)
No sales to under 16's.
d)
No animal to be handled after being exhibited except at the point of sale.
12. If the Show
Organisers request that receipts be given then all sellers must comply.
13. The FBH or Show
Organisers accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage no matter how
caused
ANY
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE RULES WILL LEAD TO EXPULSION FROM THE SHOW.
July 2004
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