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Regulation No. 21 on the protection of animals at assembly points and other gatherings of animals.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Animal health Slaughtering Transport/storage Swine Equine-animals
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on 15 January 2016.
Abstract

The present Regulation, issued by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, applies to assembly points for breeding, working, or slaughter animals. It also applies to other gatherings of animals, including markets, animal shows, competitions, breeding events, exhibitions, and auctions for all species of animals. The Regulation contains 50 articles divided into the following chapters: 1. Scope and application; 2. Special rules for assembly points; 3. Special rules for other gatherings of animals, including in markets, animal shows, competitions, breeding events, exhibitions, and auctions for all species of animals; 4. Penalties; and 5. Entry into force.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk