Paragraph 6 Condition 6: Veterinary surgeons

The operator must appoint a veterinary surgeon to lead on the veterinary care for the licensed animals.

The lead veterinary surgeon must have an appropriate level of expertise in the health and welfare requirements of the licensed animals.

The operator must consult the lead veterinary surgeon on the health and welfare requirements of the licensed animals and act on any advice received.

The licensed animals must be inspected by a veterinary surgeon with an appropriate level of expertise in the health and welfare requirements of those animals at least once every three months.

Where the inspection required by sub-paragraph (4) is not conducted by the lead veterinary surgeon, the operator must ensure that the lead veterinary surgeon provides all necessary advice and assistance to the attending veterinary surgeon.

The licensed animals must be inspected by the lead veterinary surgeon at least twice in any twelve-month period.

Of the inspections required by sub-paragraph (6), at least one must be at the travelling circus while it is on tour and one must, where relevant, be at the winter quarters of the travelling circus.