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Punjab Livestock Breeding Act 2014 (No. XIII of 2014).

Country/Territory
Pakistan
Territorial subdivision
Punjab
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to regulate the livestock breeding services in the Punjab.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal reproduction Certification Herd book Genetic resources Inspection Marking/identification Registration Standards
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
Immediate entry into force.
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to provide regulations of livestock breeding services, to improve genetic potential of breeds and to protect indigenous breeds of livestock in the Punjab. The Government shall establish a Livestock Breeding Services Authority which will have the task of regulating provisions of breeding services, raise awareness regarding standards and quality of breeding services; and to maintain and develop local genetic resources. The Authority shall implement such tasks through the Livestock Breeding Services Authority Fund. Standards and procedures of breeding are listed under articles 8-14. Registration and prohibition regulations concerning breeding shall be enforced by issuance certification validating compliance of required criteria for the establishment of breeding facilities and personnel (art. 20-27). Inspection of compliance shall be carried out by analysts and experts appointed by the Government (art. 28-31). Violation of this Act shall be punishable with imprisonment of a maximum of one year and/or with fines up to 500 Rupees (art.32).

Full text
English
Website
www.punjablaws.gov.pk

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Standards and Procedure for Breeding Animals, 2015.

Legislation | Pakistan | 2015

Keyword: Animal reproduction, Certification, Herd book, Genetic resources, Inspection, Marking/identification, Registration, Standards, Animal production, Biotechnology, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX