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Animal Breeding Act.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (1998)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 6, 30 January 1998, pp. 145-155.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal production Animal reproduction Genetic resources Non-governmental entity International trade Registration Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Act enters into force on 31 January 1998.
Abstract

An Act to regulate the breeding of animals. At the outset, the Act contains a definition clause relating to various terms therein employed, such as "breeding animal", "breeding value", "breeding organization", "breeding register", etc. The Act consists of 24 articles divided into 8 Parts: General requirements for animal reproduction (II); Breeding organizations (III); Insemination (IV); Transfer of embryos (V); Importation and exportation (VI); Implementation of the Act and penalties (VII); Final provisions (VIII).

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Animal Breeding Act Implementation Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1996 (1997)

Keyword: Animal production, Animal health, Genetic resources, Animal reproduction, Pests/diseases, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Breeding Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1997 (1999)

Keyword: Animal production, Genetic resources, Animal reproduction, Marking/identification, Inspection, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Thüringen Animal Breeding Act Implementation Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1994 (2001)

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Genetic resources, Non-governmental entity, International trade, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Breeding Competence Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 1992 (1999)

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Pests/diseases, Genetic resources, Offences/penalties, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Animal Breeding Act.

Legislation | Germany | 2006 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Genetic resources, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Equine-animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX