Regulation on ways of killing experimental animals.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Animal welfare Slaughtering Research

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Regulation entered into force on 6 January 2007.

Abstract

The aim of this Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food is to ensure adequate protection of animals during and after the experiments. When choosing the method of killing animals it is necessary to ensure that the process causes the minimum excitement, pain or suffering. The authorized method of killing animals is specified for individual species and listed in the Annex. Equipment for killing animals should be designed, built, maintained and used in the manner to achieve quic

Full text

Slovenian

Website

www.pisrs.si

References - Legislation

Implements

Animal Protection Act.

Legislation | Slovenia | 1999

Keyword: Animal production, Animal welfare, Animal reproduction, International trade, Slaughtering, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Keeping of live animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX