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Ministerial Decree No. 72 of 2017 banning the slaughtering of male cow calves before they reach the age of two years unless their weight reaches 400 kilograms.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal production Cattle Slaughtering
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 5 articles establishes that (i) male cow and buffalo calves may not be slaughtered before they reach the age of two years unless their weight reaches 400 kg, and this does not apply to calves imported for the purpose of slaughter; (ii) the implementation of this Resolution is monitored by committees formed by the General Authority for Veterinary Services and Animal Production in the various Governorates.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.laweg.net