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Decree No. 6 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food validating Veterinary and Sanitary Regulation on keeping of live animals in circuses.

Country/Territory
Belarus
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal feed/feedstuffs Disinfection/disinfestation Transport/storage Keeping of live animals Wild fauna
Geographical area
CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Abstract

This Decree establishes mandatory requirements for keeping of live animals in circuses. Area for keeping live animals shall contain: (a) premises for keeping animals; (b) premises for preparation of animal feed and premises for storage of animal feedstuffs; (c) cold storage box; (d) sanitary treatment premises; (e) storage facilities for detergents and disinfectants; and (f) facilities for veterinary arrangements. Adjacent territory shall contain fenced area for open-air walking of animals that must be daily cleaned and disinfected. Animal feedstuffs shall be prepared at feed-processing building. Transportation and delivery of animal feedstuffs shall be done in closed labelled containers. All the animals incoming to circus shall be accompanied by veterinary certificate and shall be subject to veterinary examination by experts.

Full text
Russian
Website
mshp.minsk.by

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Amended by

Decree No. 29 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food amending Decree No. 6 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food validating Veterinary and Sanitary Regulation on keeping of live animals in circuses.

Legislation | Belarus | 2018

Keyword: Disinfection/disinfestation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Keeping of live animals, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX