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Decree 473 of 1998 concerning the raising of pigs and related matters.

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998 (1999)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Staatsblad No. 473, 24 July 1999, 8 pp.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Animal production International trade Animal reproduction
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Decree implements the Act relative to the health and well-being of animals as far as the breeding of pigs is concerned. It also implements rules regarding the regarding the keeping of pigs and health certificates contained in Schedules of Council Directive 91/630/EC of 19 November 1991 laying down minimum standards for the protection of pigs. The Decree prescribes in detail rules for the keeping of pigs in stables, contains some general principles regarding interventions on pigs, and makes provision for certain animal health aspects in relation with the importation of pigs from countries outside of the European community.

Full text
Dutch
Website
www.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 585 of 1992 on the well-being and health of animals (Animal Health and Welfare Act).

Legislation | Netherlands | 1992 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Slaughtering, Animal by-products, Biotechnology, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree No. 184 of 2003 to amend the Decree to the raising of pigs and related matters (implementation of Directives 2001/88/EC and 2001/93/EC).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2003

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Animal welfare, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 184 of 2003 to amend the Decree relative to the raising of pigs and the Interventions Decree (implementation of Directives 2001/88/EC and 2001/93/EC).

Legislation | Netherlands | 2005

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Animal welfare, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 35 of 1999 to amend the Decree to the raising of pigs and related matters.

Legislation | Netherlands | 1999

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX