Council Directive 2008/120/EC laying down minimum standards for the protection of pigs.
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Type of law
Legislation
Abstract
This Directive lays down the minimum standards for the protection of pigs confined for rearing and fattening. These standards include detailed provisions on the conditions to be fulfilled by installations where pigs are kept. Furthermore, the Directive sets out specific provisions for various categories of pigs, namely boars, sows and gilts, piglets, weaners and rearing pigs.
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Date of text
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Official Journal of the European Union L 52, 18 February 2009, pp. 5-13.
Source language
English
Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
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