Decree on identification and registration of sheep and goats. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Regulation Date 2012 (2023) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 18 of 2012 Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Sheep/goats Marking/identification Registration Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 1 February 2012. Abstract This Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, which is composed of 13 articles and seven Annexes, lays down details on identification and registration of sheep and goats. The initial marking of sheep and goats must be performed within 24 hours after the birth of animals. Each specimen must be marked with: (a) two plastic ear marks with a unique number; (b) one plastic each mark and electronic identifier; (c) one plastic ear mark for sheep or goats up to 12 months old; (d) other marking for sheep or goats which can not be marked with plastic earmark for health reasons. Full text Slovak Website www.zakonypreludi.sk References - Legislation Implements Act no. 39/2007 on veterinary care. Legislation | Slovakia | 2006 (2021) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Poultry products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal reproduction Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Decree on the identification and registration of sheep and goats. Legislation | Slovakia | 2007 Keyword: Animal production, Sheep/goats, Marking/identification, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree amending Decree on identification and registration of sheep and goats. Legislation | Slovakia | 2017 Keyword: Animal production, Sheep/goats, Marking/identification, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree amending Decree on identification and registration of sheep and goats. Legislation | Slovakia | 2015 Keyword: Animal production, Sheep/goats, Marking/identification, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX