Regulations made under section 18 of the Animal Improvement Act (No. R. 1683 of 2003). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Animal reproduction Registration Biotechnology Authorization/permit Inspection International trade Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations implement provisions of the Animal Identification Act by laying down rules relative to, among other things: the application for and the registration of marks for the identification of single animals as well as groups of animals; the registration of marking operators; the procedures for the treatment of marked animals in pounds; the shape and place of marks; and the age in which animals must be marked. Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implements Animal Improvement Act. Legislation | South Africa | 1998 Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX