Act No. 518 of 2000 to amend the Act on the well-being and health of animals.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Animal welfare Animal health Pests/diseases Animal production Animal reproduction Transport/storage

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract

These amendments implement provisions of Council Directive 91/628/EEC relative to the breeding of animals and their transportation. By a an Order in Council certain categories of animals may be subject to regulation of stockbreeding of those animals, registration, identification and certification of those animals, investigation by the breeder of defects of the animals that may possibly harm their health or may affect their offspring. Assistance for the implementation of the Act may be sought fro

Full text

Dutch

Website

www.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 91/628/EEC on the protection of animals during transport and amending Directives 90/425/EEC and 91/496/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 1991 | Repealed

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Act No. 585 of 1992 on the well-being and health of animals (Animal Health and Welfare Act).

Legislation | Netherlands | 1992 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Slaughtering, Non-edible products, Biotechnology, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX