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Act relative to indoor keeping of piglets, pigs for breeding and for slaughter.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal production Swine Animal welfare
Geographical area
Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Act contains rules relative to the keeping of pigs and piglets in stables for commercial purposes. The Act lies down minimum requirements for the well being and health of the animals kept. Requirements include minimum space, temperature of stables, and materials used. (10 sections)

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinfo.dk