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Performing Animals (Registration) Amendment Rules, 2001.

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Animal health Equine-animals Hormones/steroids Transport/storage
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

The Rules provide for special provisions to be applied to race horses: a physical examination must be carried out after every race in order to ascertain the presence of possible injuries, the use of whip is consented for a certain number of lashes and in case of potential damage to the horse, the rider or both. Provisions are made also on transport, feeding, watering and use of banned drugs.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (No. 59 of 1960).

Legislation | India | 1960 (1982)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Institution, Aquaculture, Slaughtering, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Performing Animals (Registration) Rules, 2001.

Legislation | India | 2001

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Certification, Ownership

Source: FAO, FAOLEX