Act amending articles 254 and 455 of the Penal Code and other enactments in the field of animal protection (Animal Protection Act). Country/Territory Netherlands Document type Legislation Date 1961 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal welfare Animal health Offences/penalties Endangered species Protection of species Geographical area Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract This Act amends sections of the Penal Code so as to make provision for the protection of animals, in special manner calves for meat production and cats and dogs. The Act makes provision with respect to authorization of animal breeding and provides for the making of rules with respect to animal welfare and the protection of endangered species. Full text Dutch Website www.st-ab.nl