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Act on the keeping of horses (No. 251 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
2007 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Basic legislation Animal health Animal welfare Equine-animals Marking/identification
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
For horses stabled prior to 1 July 2007, entry into force 1 January 2016 (articles 11, 16 and 18 with regard to the enclosure of horses) and 1 January 2020 (articles 6-7, 9 and 14 with regard to stable boxes for horses).
Abstract

The Act sets regulations for the correct keeping of horses, destined to technical and scientific studies carried out under the supervision of the Animal Experiments Inspectorate. Keeping of these animals shall adhere to rules concerning stables' proper layout (size, areas etc.) and feeding of horses.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Amended by

Act amending various provisions in areas of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries for mandatory digital communication (No. 1459 of 2013).

Legislation | Denmark | 2013

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Ecological production/organic production, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX