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Legislative Decree No. 122 implementing Directive 2008/120/EC laying down minimum standards for the protection of pigs.

Country/Territory
Italy
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 178, 2 August 2011.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Swine Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Legislative Decree entered into force on 3 August 2011.
Abstract

This Legislative Decree sets out minimum standards for the protection of pigs confined for rearing and fattening. These standards include detailed provisions on the conditions to be fulfilled by installations where pigs are kept. The Decree lays down specific provisions for various categories of pigs, namely boars, sows and gilts, piglets, weaners and rearing pigs and establishes rules concerning inspection and offences.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.comune.jesi.an.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 2008/120/EC laying down minimum standards for the protection of pigs.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Animal welfare, Swine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Legislative Decree No. 534 implementing Directive No. 91/630/CEE on the protection of swine.

Legislation | Italy | 1992

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal production, Swine, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX