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