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Council Directive 2007/43/EC laying down minimum rules for the protection of chickens kept for meat production.

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This Directive sets forth rules for the protection of chickens kept for meat production. The rules apply to rearing stock on holdings which have both breeding stock and rearing stock. Holdings must comply with the requirements specified in Annex I to ensure the welfare of chickens. Such requirements concern feeding, drinkers, litter, ventilation, heating, light and cleaning. Inspections shall be carried out as specified in Annex II.
Title
Council Directive 2007/43/EC laying down minimum rules for the protection of chickens kept for meat production.
Country
European Union
Type of document
Legislation
Date of text
2007
Data source
FAO, FAOLEX
Glossary term(s)
sanitation
ECOLEX region
Eastern Europe
Europe
European Union Countries
Northern Europe
ECOLEX URL
ECOLEX URL
ECOLEX
Attached files
PDF icon http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/eur72633.pdf
Link to full text
http://europa.eu