Order No. 145 of the Minister of Agriculture validating Model Rules for grazing of farm animals.

This Order validates Model Rules for grazing of farm animals that shall be used by local government as guidelines for the development of regulations for grazing of livestock. Farm animals owned by natural and legal persons, irrespective of the form of ownership, are subject to accounting and registration. Each registered farm animal shall be assigned identification number. Veterinary certificate for farm animals is issued individually, except for small ruminants and swine. Veterinary certificate for small cattle (sheep, goats) and swine is issued for group (flock). Grazing of farm animals is carried out on fenced or unfenced pastures by owners of farm animals or by persons authorized thereby. Depending on the natural and climatic zones, the grazing of farm animals in the dark and night hours is allowed only on pastures designated for grazing. Transhumance (cattle drive) of farm animals to and from the place of grazing, and in the dark and night hours is allowed only if accompanied by the owners of farm animals or persons authorized thereby. The following activities shall be prohibited: (a) grazing of sick farm animals (including those infected with contagious diseases); (b) grazing of farm animals that have not undergone compulsory compulsory veterinary procedures (including vaccination); (c) grazing of farm animals on public land, in the easement area of railroads, highways, water protection areas and sanitary protection areas; (d) within easement area of railroads, highways, water protection areas and sanitary protection areas with excessive impact thereon, bathing and sanitary treatment of livestock and other economic activities which worsen the regime of waterbodies; (e) grazing of agricultural animals without identification; (f) transhumance (cattle drive) to and from the place of grazing without being accompanied by owners of farm animals or by persons authorized thereby; (g) transhumance (cattle drive) of farm animals across railroad tracks and roads outside specially allocated places as well as in darkness and under conditions of poor visibility (except for cattle passes on different levels); (h) transhumance (cattle drive) of farm animals on asphalt-concrete pavement if other ways are available; and (i) watering of farm animals in public bathing places, ponds, fountains, reservoirs and water intakes of public use.