Law No. 586 ratifying the European Convention for the Protection of Animals During International Transport. Country/Territory Greece Document type Legislation Date 1977 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Efimeris tis Kyverniseos No. 140, Part I, 23 May 1977, pp. 1161-1171. Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal health Animal welfare Transport/storage Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Law shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette. (article 2 of the Law). Abstract This law ratifies the European Convention for the Protection of Animals During International Transport which was signed by Greece on 13 December 1968 (article 1 of the present law). The Convention, by the Council of Europe, regulates the international transport of animals. Length of travel, space, ventilation, temperature and specific species requirements are specifically provided for. Its provisions include travel by air and water. It applies to farm animals as well as domestic dogs and cats, other mammals and birds and cold-blooded animals. The law, consisting of two articles (ratification and entry into force) adopts all the provisions of the Agreement. Full text Greek Website www.et.gr