Animal Husbandry Act (SFS No. 807 of 2006). Country/Territory Sweden Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Basic legislation Animal health Animal production Animal reproduction Genetic resources Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 July 2006. Abstract The purposes of this Act are: (a) the promotion of animal production and the quality of animals used for production; (b) the prevention of diseases affecting animals; and (c) the development of a long-term strategy for the management and conservation of animal genetic resources. Full text Swedish Website 62.95.69.15 References - Legislation Repeals Act relative to control of livestock and related matters (1985:342). Legislation | Sweden | 1985 (1998) | Repealed Keyword: Slaughtering, Inspection, Meat, Animal production, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Decree relative to animal husbandry and related matters (2006:816). Legislation | Sweden | 2006 Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Biotechnology Source: FAO, FAOLEX