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Animals and Birds Act, 1965 (Ordinance No. 3 of 1965).

Country/Territory: Singapore
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1965 (2015)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act for preventing the introduction into, and the spreading within, Singapore of diseases of animals, birds or fish; for the control of the movement of animals, birds or fish into, within and from Singapore; for the prevention of cruelty to animals, birds or fish; for measures pertaining to the general welfare and improvement of animals, birds or fish in Singapore and for purposes incidental thereto.

Subject: Livestock
Keyword: Basic legislation Animal health Animal production Animal reproduction Animal welfare Authorization/permit Biotechnology Birds Cattle Certification Disinfection/disinfestation Genetic resources Genetically modified organism (GMO) Herd book Hygiene/sanitary procedures Insects Inspection Internal trade International trade Offences/penalties Pests/diseases Quarantine Slaughtering Transport/storage Vaccination
Geographical area: Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Small Island Developing States, South-Eastern Asia

Abstract: This Act provides for the trade and shipment of animals and birds, restricting their access in or out of the country on the basis of potential diseases affecting them; and deals with matters related to animal health, quarantine procedures (including inspection, abattoirs, etc.) and special provisions to prevent, limit and penalize any misconduct or cruelty to animals. The restrictions on internal and international trade apply also to GMO, semen or other biological organism potentially harmful or infected. Licences and health certificates are mandatory for importing, exporting, possessing, etc. animals and birds. Isolation and destruction of diseased animals is mandatory in order to prevent the spreading of diseases in the country. The disposal of carcasses is provided for in detail as also special provisions applying to cats and dogs infected with rabies and their vaccination.
Full text: English
Website: statutes.agc.gov.sg

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Animals and Birds (Veterinary Centres) Rules, 2002.

Legislation | Singapore | 2002 (2004)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Exemption) Notification.

Legislation | Singapore | 2003 (2004)

Keyword: Poultry products, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Importation) Order.

Legislation | Singapore | 1966 (1990)

Keyword: International trade, Authorization/permit, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Quarantine) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1988 (1994)

Keyword: Animal health, Quarantine, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Ornamental Fish) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 2002

Keyword: Authorization/permit, International trade, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Veterinary Fees) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1997 (1998)

Keyword: Animal health, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Composition of Offences) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 2002 (2004)

Keyword: Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Prevention of Avian Disease in Non-Commercial Poultry) Rules, 2006.

Legislation | Singapore | 2006 (2007)

Keyword: Poultry, Animal production, Authorization/permit, Pests/diseases, Offences/penalties, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Licensing of Farms) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 2004

Keyword: Animal production, Authorization/permit, Birds, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Disease) Notification.

Legislation | Singapore | 2002

Keyword: Animal health, Birds, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Pigeons) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 1973 (1990)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Birds, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Fees) Rules, 2009.

Legislation | Singapore | 2009

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Birds, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Live Fish) Rules, 2011.

Legislation | Singapore | 2011

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Fish products, Freshwater fishes, International trade, Marine fishes, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Pet Shop and Exhibition) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 2004

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Royalties/fees, Animal health, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Prohibition of Live Poultry on Palau Ubin) Rules 2005.

Legislation | Singapore | 2005 (2007)

Keyword: Poultry, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes) Rules, 2004.

Legislation | Singapore | 2004 (2007)

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Quarantine, Research, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Importation) Order, 2009.

Legislation | Singapore | 2009

Keyword: Birds, International trade, Pests/diseases, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animals and Birds (Dog Licensing and Control) Rules.

Legislation | Singapore | 2007 (2010)

Keyword: Animal production, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Animals and Birds (Amendment) Act 2014 (No. 46).

Legislation | Singapore | 2014

Keyword: Birds, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Animal welfare, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX