Law No. 12.870 establishing the professional activity of livestock breeder. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Agricultural development Animal production Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Cattle Equine-animals Sheep/goats Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Law, consisting of 5 articles, establishes the professional activity of livestock breeder. It specifies that livestock breeder is now considered as professional activity, regulated by law and authorised to perform any activity related to management and breeding of the following animal species: bovine, buffalo, equine, mule, sheep and goat. Full text Portuguese Website www4.planalto.gov.br