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Instruction No. 9548 on breaches of transport regulation regarding the transport of horned/non-horned animals.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Transport/storage Animal welfare Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The Instructions in this document are related to the transport of animals, to ensure that horned animals do not harm non-horned animals. In adherence to the Regulation of Transport's article 3, it is prohibited to transport animals where they could suffer. They must be transported in compatible groups; females must be transported together with their offsprings, etc. Sanctioning related to the Regulation on Transport Regulation and Animal Protection: physical damages or stressed animals may also constitute a violation of the Protection of Animals Act's article 1, if there is evidence that the commingling of animals with horns and without horns has led to a negligent treatment of one or more animals.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Protection of Animals Act (No. 473 of 2014).

Legislation | Denmark | 2013 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Institution, Inspection, Poultry, Swine, Transport/storage, Standards, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX