Government Ordinance on the protection of animals during transport. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 302 of 2003. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Transport/storage Cattle Sheep/goats Swine Poultry Birds Equine-animals Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes The ordinance enters into force on 1 August 2003. Abstract The Government Ordinance, which is composed of 17 articles and six Annexes, establishes the conditions governing the transport of domestic solipeds, bovine animals, sheep and goats, swines, poultry, birds and rabbits. It lays down detailed provisions on resting places and transport means. Full text Slovak Website www.b4b.sk References - Legislation Implements Act no. 488/2002 on veterinary care and amendming certain acts. Legislation | Slovakia | 2002 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal reproduction, Hygiene/sanitary procedures Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 91/628/EEC on the protection of animals during transport and amending Directives 90/425/EEC and 91/496/EEC. Legislation | European Union | 1991 Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Ordinance no. 290/2008 on animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof, and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals. Legislation | Slovakia | 2008 Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Transport/storage, Inspection, Cartilaginous fishes, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Processing/handling Source: FAO, FAOLEX