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Regulation No. 46 of 2019 of Minister of the Environment on requirements for the reduction of environmental risks and the prevention of environmental risks arising from the keeping of farm animals outdoors

Country/Territory
Estonia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Water
Keyword
Animal production Animal feed/feedstuffs Grazing Hygiene/sanitary procedures Groundwater Livestock water use
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

The requirements for keeping farm animals in outdoor conditions shall be complied with by all animal keepers who keep more than 5 livestock units in the area. For the purposes of this Regulation, based on the provisions of paragraph 171 (2) of the Water Act, keeping animals in outdoor conditions means grazing animals during the growing season and keeping animals in an open-air area. For the purposes of this Regulation, an outdoor animal holding area is an area where animals are outside the animal housing and the purpose of which is not to graze animals during the growing season. The Regulation consists of six sections: Scope of application (1); Requirements for grazing of animals during the growing season (2); Requirements for outdoor areas (3); Requirements for temporary feeding and watering places in outdoor areas (4); Requirements for permanent feeding and watering places in outdoor areas (5); and Entry into force of regulation (6).

Full text
Estonian
Website
www.riigiteataja.ee

References - Legislation

Implements

Water Act (2019)

Legislation | Estonia | 2019 (2023)

Keyword: Potable water, Internal trade, Marine area, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Research, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Framework law, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Water quality standards, Sustainable use, Water abstraction, Water supply, Enforcement/compliance, Thermal and medicinal waters, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Flood, Risk assessment/management, Groundwater, Coastal zone management, Hazardous substances, International relations/cooperation, Special fund, Liability/compensation, Hazards, Early warning system, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Inland waters, Monitoring, Public health, Recreational water use, Surface water, Sustainable development, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX