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Animal Welfare (Electroimmobilisation) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 108 of 2014).

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Animal welfare Slaughtering Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations prohibit the use of equipment or an instrument, which applies a sustained electric current or impulse directly to a live animal: (a) as a means of restraining the animal; (b) as a means of immobilising the animal; or (c) for any other purpose. This rule does not apply to equipment used in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No. 1099/2009. Section 36(4)(b) of the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013 shall apply to this rule (penal provisions).

Full text
English
Website
www.irishstatutebook.ie

References - Legislation

Implements

Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013.

Legislation | Ireland | 2013 (2022)

Keyword: Fish disease, Animal health, Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Biosecurity, Ranching/captive breeding, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Birds, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX