Decree on the identification and registration of sheep and goats.

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

The Decree enters into force on 1 September 2007.

Abstract

This Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture is composed of 16 articles and five Annexes. It sets out detailed rules governing marking of sheep and goats, which must be performed within 24 hours from the birth of the animals. Each specimen must be marked with: two plastic ear marks with a single digit; one plastic each mark with electronic identifier; one plastic ear mark for sheep or goats up to 12 months old for animals for slaughter within the Slovak Republic.

Full text

Slovak

Website

www.b4b.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

Council Regulation (EC) No. 21/2004 establishing a system for the identification and registration of ovine and caprine animals and amending Regulation (EC) No. 1782/2003 and Directives 92/102/EEC and 64/432/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

Keyword: Animal production, Sheep/goats, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree amending and supplementing the Decree on the identification and registration of sheep and goats.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2009

Keyword: Animal production, Sheep/goats, Marking/identification, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree on identification and registration of sheep and goats.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2012 (2023)

Keyword: Animal production, Sheep/goats, Marking/identification, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX