SCHEDULELicensing conditions

Condition 8: Specific welfare requirements for display, training and performance

8.  The operator must ensure that where a licensed animal is used in the travelling circus for display, training or performance—

(a)the animal is fit for the intended activity;

(b)the activity is halted if the animal shows any sign of pain, suffering, injury or disease;

(c)desired behaviour from the animal is not sought in any way that could cause pain, suffering, injury or disease;

(d)no equipment is used with or on the animal in such a way that it could cause pain, suffering, injury or disease;

(e)rewards for the successful completion of a desired behaviour are immediate and tangible for the animal;

(f)in addition to the restriction on access required by Condition 5(1), the general public are informed, by appropriate signage and announcement, of behaviour to be avoided at the travelling circus that might adversely impact on the welfare of the animal; and

(g)on completion of the activity the animal is checked for any sign of pain, suffering, injury or disease.