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Decree No. 131 of 2000 relative housing of parent animals of chicks destined for production of meat.

Country/Territory
Netherlands
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Staatsblad, 28 March 2000, pp. 17.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Poultry
Geographical area
Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

This Decree aims at the protection of hens or roosters of the species Gallus gallus who are hatching eggs for the production of meat hens. It specifies the minimum volume of cages, and contains other rules relative to the housing of such animals.

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