Presented by Prof Gareth Bath, ChairmanPresented by Prof Gareth Bath, Chairman

STATUTORY LEVY WORKSHOP STATUTORY LEVY WORKSHOP 16 MAY 201316 MAY 2013

Background: Background: • LWCC established in 1978LWCC established in 1978• Financial subvention by the Meat BoardFinancial subvention by the Meat Board• Chairman and secretarial functionsChairman and secretarial functions• From 2010, funding from RMI via MSMSFrom 2010, funding from RMI via MSMS

LWCC SUMMARY OF OBJECTIVESLWCC SUMMARY OF OBJECTIVES

1.1. Promote humane treatment of livestock at Promote humane treatment of livestock at every phaseevery phase

2.2. Identify organisations active in this processIdentify organisations active in this process

3.3. Encourage these organisations to participateEncourage these organisations to participate

4.4. Define terminologyDefine terminology

5.5. Develop standards, norms & codesDevelop standards, norms & codes

6.6. Promote effective legislationPromote effective legislation

7.7. Get acceptance of livestock welfareGet acceptance of livestock welfare

8.8. Involvement in activities that promote livestock Involvement in activities that promote livestock welfarewelfare

LWCC FINANCIAL SUMMARYLWCC FINANCIAL SUMMARY

2011/12 & 2012/132011/12 & 2012/13

INCOME 2012/13 2011/12

MSMS Levy Claims 199 797 159 962

Expenses 175 256 174 025

Difference + 24 540 - 14 063

EXPENDITURE

Customer assurance & service delivery

92 500 86 000

Liaison 55 226 61 635

Website 14 622 14 050

Administration & operational 12 907 12 340

TOTAL 175 256 174 025

LWCC MEMBERSHIPLWCC MEMBERSHIP(objectives 1, 2 and 3)(objectives 1, 2 and 3)

DAFF*, DAWS(UP), FVS(UP), GDARD, IMQAS*, DAFF*, DAWS(UP), FVS(UP), GDARD, IMQAS*, LAWA, MPO, NERPO, NFMT, NSPCA, NWGA, LAWA, MPO, NERPO, NFMT, NSPCA, NWGA, RMAA, RMIF, RPO, SABS, SAFA, SAFLA, SAOBC, RMAA, RMIF, RPO, SABS, SAFA, SAFLA, SAOBC, SAPPO, SAPS, SASB, SAVA (22)SAPPO, SAPS, SASB, SAVA (22)

* Returned or new* Returned or new

• AGRISA, DTI: Left or droppedAGRISA, DTI: Left or dropped

• IFAW: Approached but declinedIFAW: Approached but declined

• SAMGA: Pending (accepted)SAMGA: Pending (accepted)

• CIWF: Refused applicationCIWF: Refused application

• SAPA: Under discussion (funding)SAPA: Under discussion (funding)

LWCC POLICY STATEMENTSLWCC POLICY STATEMENTS(objectives 1, 4 and 5)(objectives 1, 4 and 5)

• Traditional & Religious Slaughter methodsTraditional & Religious Slaughter methods

• Livestock Welfare Issues to be considered Livestock Welfare Issues to be considered with Livestock Predator Controlwith Livestock Predator Control

• Bull and Boar Stunning GuidelinesBull and Boar Stunning Guidelines

• Dehydration Assessment & Action GuideDehydration Assessment & Action Guide

• Dehorning of Cattle by Caustic chemical Dehorning of Cattle by Caustic chemical AgentsAgents

• Electro-immobilisation of LivestockElectro-immobilisation of Livestock

• Consequences of Genetic Selection Policies Consequences of Genetic Selection Policies for Livestock Animal Welfarefor Livestock Animal Welfare

• Immuno-castration of PigsImmuno-castration of Pigs

• Teeth Grinding in RuminantsTeeth Grinding in Ruminants

• Export of Live Animals Intended for SlaughterExport of Live Animals Intended for Slaughter

Under development:Under development:

• Mulesing of Wool SheepMulesing of Wool Sheep

• Animal Welfare consequences of Stock TheftAnimal Welfare consequences of Stock Theft

• Castration of bulls using the “Callicrate”Castration of bulls using the “Callicrate”

LWCC POLICY STATEMENTSLWCC POLICY STATEMENTS(objectives 1, 4 and 5)(objectives 1, 4 and 5)

LWCC ISSUES UNDER DISCUSSION OR LWCC ISSUES UNDER DISCUSSION OR DEVELOPMENT (objectives 1, 5, 6 and 7)DEVELOPMENT (objectives 1, 5, 6 and 7)

• Code for mohair goatsCode for mohair goats• Code for milch goatsCode for milch goats• Disaster ManagementDisaster Management• Kosher slaughter methodsKosher slaughter methods• SABS Standards for PigsSABS Standards for Pigs• SABS Standards for TransportSABS Standards for Transport• SABS Standards for Sales yardsSABS Standards for Sales yards• Emergency SlaughterEmergency Slaughter• Stunning to bleeding guidelinesStunning to bleeding guidelines• Feedlot Audit ReportsFeedlot Audit Reports• Athole Cattle DeathsAthole Cattle Deaths

LWCC LIAISON & EXTENSIONLWCC LIAISON & EXTENSION(objectives 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8)(objectives 1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8)

• Access to codes and adviceAccess to codes and advice

• New ZealandNew Zealand

• AustraliaAustralia

• BritainBritain

• NationalNational

• Training manuals inventoryTraining manuals inventory

• Articles & talksArticles & talks

LWCC AWARDSLWCC AWARDS(Thank you for long time service)(Thank you for long time service)

• Freek TomlinsonFreek Tomlinson

• Michael LevienMichael Levien

• Hym EbedesHym Ebedes

• Renier van DykRenier van Dyk

• Celeste HousemanCeleste Houseman

• Oosie OosthuizenOosie Oosthuizen