... – provide for the comfort and well being of the livestock having regard for the species, the breed and the age of the livestock; – take into account the behavioural needs of the livestock with ... access to their offices and facilities and, for random audit of its operators, access to the facilities of the operators, together with any information and assistance deemed necessary by the competent ... whenever the physiological condition of the animal, the weather conditions and the state of the ground permit. 39. The competent authority may grant exceptions for : – the access of bulls...