Targeting puppy farms (Australia)
The Queensland (Australia) Minister for Agriculture, Food and Regional Economies has announced a proposal for a two-tiered breeder registration system to target puppy farmers. The proposed legislation will involve mandatory registration for intensive dog breeders, regular monitoring, and voluntary registration for smaller scale breeders.
A public database of registered large-scale breeders will be made available to consumers. Microchips will include the breeder’s information and specific details about the mother of each litter that is bred. Registered breeders will need to display their breeder identification number at the point of sale and on advertisements.
See Minister’s Media statement: http://statements.cabinet.qld.