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Order No. 1365 on commercial trade of livestock.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Animal health Animal feed/feedstuffs Hygiene/sanitary procedures Dangerous animal/harmful animal Internal trade
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 January 2016.
Abstract

The purpose of this Order is to set rules on the keeping and breeding of animals in a commercial setting. It includes guidelines on animal area/space arrangements, receipt of unhealthy livestock, and acceptable treatment of animals kept in captivity (feeding, hygiene, resting, climate/temperature of internal and external captivity areas, consideration of dangerous/aggressive animals etc.). Animal facilities also describe any area as aquariums, terrariums, cages, fences and the like designed for livestock. Non-compliance with art. 7-27, 28 (sect. 1) art. 29 (sect. 1 or 2) art. 30, shall be punished with fine or imprisonment for a maximum of four months unless a higher penalty is warranted under other legislation.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Animal Keeping Act (LBK no. 9 of 06/01/2022).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, International trade, Transport/storage, Inspection, Ranching/captive breeding, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Slaughtering, Swine, Marking/identification, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 511 on the functions and powers of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquaculture, Policy/planning, Food quality control/food safety, Codex Alimentarius, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Order No. 210 on commercial trade of livestock.

Legislation | Denmark | 2014

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX