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Minimum Standards for the Protection of Pigs Regulations, 2015 (L.N. 388 of 2015).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Swine Animal feed/feedstuffs
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations lay down minimum standards for the protection of pigs confined for rearing and fattening. In particular they establish the minimum requirements to be fulfilled by holdings where pigs are kept. These requirements concern among other surfaces, conditions of installations and feeding.

Full text
English
Website
www.doi.gov.mt

References - Legislation

Implements

Animal Welfare Act, 2001 (Act No. XXV of 2001).

Legislation | Malta | 2001

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal production, Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Amended by

Minimum Standards for the Protection of Pigs (Amendment) Regulations, 2023.

Legislation | Malta | 2023

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Inspection, Standards, Swine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX