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Order No. 1464 on animal welfare control.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Cattle Swine Slaughtering Inspection Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
15 December 2015.
Abstract

This Order sets regulations on animal welfare control of livestock in farms, in order to ensure requirements on animal welfare are met. It applies to cattle with at least 100 cows; cattle with minimum 200 males and/or females not yet calved; swine herds with at least 300 sows, gilts or boars; swine herds with at least 3 000 slaughter swine (30 kg-slaughter)´; and swine with at least 6 000 piglets (7-30 kg). Documentation thereafter shall be produced and submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark for approval.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Order No. 1535 repealing Order on welfare control.

Legislation | Denmark | 2016

Keyword: Animal welfare, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX