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Control of Bulls for Breeding Act, 1985.

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985 (2000)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the regulation and control of bulls used for breeding and to provide for the repeal of the live stock breeding act, 1925.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal reproduction Cattle Inspection
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

On and after the commencement of this Act, it shall not be lawful for any person to have in his possession an unregistered bull unless such possession is authorized by a permit under section 3 of this Act. The Minister may, in prescribed circumstances and on payment of the prescribed fee, grant to a person a permit authorizing the person to have in his possession an unregistered bull subject to and in accordance with such conditions as may be specified in the permit. Section 4 requires the production of certificate or permit for inspection, whereas section 6 provides for inspection. Unregistered bull or a bull in relation to which there is not a valid permit may be castrated under section 7. (14 sections)

Full text
English
Website
www.bailii.org

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Control of Bulls for Breeding (Permits) Regulations, 1986.

Legislation | Ireland | 1986

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Cattle, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

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