Paragraph 2 Inspection

(1)

Subject to sub-paragraph (3), all animals kept in husbandry systems in which their welfare depends on frequent human attention must be thoroughly inspected at least once a day to checkthat they are in a state of well-being.

(2)

Subject to sub-paragraph (3), animals kept in systems other than husbandry systems in which their welfare depends on frequent human attention must be inspected at intervals sufficient to avoid any suffering.

(3)

Notwithstanding sub-paragraphs (1) and (2), in the following cases, it is sufficient for the purposes of this paragraph to comply with the following specific provisions–

(a)

in the case of laying hens kept in battery cages, paragraph 7 of Schedule 2;

(b)

in the case of calves, paragraphs 3 and 4 of Schedule 4; and

(c)

in the case of pigs, paragraph 2 of Schedule 6.