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National Animal Identification and Tracing Act, 2012 (Act No. 2).

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Animal production Traceability/product tracing Ranching/captive breeding Cattle Pests/diseases Institution
Geographical area
Oceania
Abstract

This Act aims to establish an animal identification and tracing system to: provide for the rapid and accurate tracing of individual or groups of animals, belonging to the species listed in Schedule1, from birth to death; provide information on the current location and movement history of the animals; improve biosecurity management; mange risks to human health arising from residues in food, food-borne diseases, and diseases that are transmissible between animals and humans, and to support improve

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.govt.nz

References - Legislation

Repeals

Animal Identification Act 1993 (No. 96 of 1993).

Legislation | New Zealand | 1993

Keyword: Marking/identification, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Dangerous animal/harmful animal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX