‘Duty of Care’ (DOC) is a legal obligation for people to take reasonable measures to protect the welfare of any animals that their activities may impact upon.

Where your activities may affect animals you must ensure to protect their welfare. This means:

• Allowing for ready access to fresh water and a suitable diet
• Maintaining an appropriate environment
• Minimising pain, injury and disease
• Allowing for expression of normal behaviour
• Minimising fear and distress