Calves Regulations (Protection), 2003 (L.N. 258 of 2003). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Animal production Ranching/captive breeding Cattle Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract Pursuant to Directive 91/629/EEC, the present Regulations establish the minimum standards to be applied for the protection of calves confined for rearing and fattening purposes. The Veterinary Services shall be responsible for inspections in order to ensure compliance of holdings with the conditions prescribed in the Schedule attached. Regulation 9 sets out the penalty to be applied in case of infringement. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 91/629/EEC laying down minimum standards for the protection of calves. Legislation | European Union | 1991 Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal production, Cattle, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Animal Welfare Act, 2001 (Act No. XXV of 2001). Legislation | Malta | 2001 Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal production, Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Calves (Protection Amendment) Regulations, 2011 (L.N. 23 of 2011). Legislation | Malta | 2011 Keyword: Cattle, Animal welfare Source: FAO, FAOLEX