Farm animal welfare legislation in Slovenia

Authors

  • Ivan Štuhec University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Zootechnical Department, SI-1230 Domžale, Groblje 3., Slovenia
  • Nataša Siard Federation of Slovenian Societies Against Cruelty to Animals, SI-6281 Škofije,Sp. Škofije 17a., Slovenia
  • Martin Dobeic University of Ljubljana, Veterinary Faculty, Institute of Environmental and Animal Hygiene with Animal Behaviour SI-1115 Ljubljana, Gerbičeva 60., Slovenia

Keywords:

animal welfare, animal protection, legislation, Slovenia

Abstract

Slovenia is one of the candidate countries for the EU accession. Consequently, the legislation must be regulated in accordance with the EU directives. The important role in preparation of Slovenian farm animal welfare legislation has the Animal Welfare Council (AWC), established in 2001.

Author Biography

  • Ivan Štuhec, University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty, Zootechnical Department, SI-1230 Domžale, Groblje 3., Slovenia

    corresponding author
    Ivan.Stuhec@bfro.uni-lj.si

References

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Published

2002-10-25

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Section

Section 1 – Environment Friendly Animal Breeding

How to Cite

Štuhec, I., Siard, N., & Dobeic, M. (2002). Farm animal welfare legislation in Slovenia. Acta Agraria Kaposváriensis, 6(2), 67-73. https://journal.uni-mate.hu/index.php/aak/article/view/1633

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