Decree-Law No. 64/2000 approving EC Council Directive No. 98/58 of 20 July on animal protection. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República No. 95/2000 (I-A), 22 April 2000, pp. 1704-1707. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Animal health Animal production Hygiene/sanitary procedures Basic legislation Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree-Law approves EC Council Directive No. 98/58 of 20 July establishing minimum animal protection for stock breeding purpose. It consists of 3 chapters and 1 annex specifying all the animals covered by this protecting measures, owner obligation, controls to be carry out by competent authority and sanctions to be paid for illegal activity. Annex specifies the requirements to be satisfied for keeping in health animals within breeding infrastructures (regulating animal feeding). This Decree-Law does not apply to: a) wild animals; b) animals intended for competitions, shows and demonstrations or cultural, sporting or similar activities; c) animals used for experimental or other scientific purposes; d) Invertebrate animals. Full text Portuguese Website dre.pt References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 98/58/EC concerning the protection of animals kept for farming purposes. Legislation | European Union | 1998 (2017) Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Animal health, Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Inspection, Registration, Drugs Source: FAO, FAOLEX