Government Ordinance on the protection of animals kept for farming purposes. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 322 of 2003. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Ranching/captive breeding Inspection 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 nine articles and three Annexes, establishes minimum standards for the protection of animals bred or kept for farming purposes. Owners and keepers of animals must take all reasonable steps to ensure the welfare of animals under their care and to ensure that no unnecessary pain, suffering or injury is caused to specimens. The conditions under which animals (other than fish, reptiles or amphibians) are bred or kept, having regard to their species and to their degree of development, adaptation and domestication, and to their physiological and ethological needs, must fulfill the requirements specified in Annex 2. 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 98/58/EC concerning the protection of animals kept for farming purposes. Legislation | European Union | 1998 (2017) Keyword: Farming, Agricultural development, Animal health, Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Inspection, Registration, Drugs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Ordinance amending Ordinance on the protection of animals kept for farming purposes. Legislation | Slovakia | 2014 Keyword: Animal welfare, Ranching/captive breeding, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX