Penalties will be imposed on those who use animals to perform artistic or entertainment shows such as at wrestling arenas and circuses.
The Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources, has listed the executive regulations for the animal welfare law.
The text of the decision said: "This kind of treatment by the owner of the animal is in violation of the provisions of the law. Penalty will be imposed if any of the following actions are performed:
- Exposing animals to neglect, malnutrition and not giving them adequate rest.
- Using cruelty while preparing the animal for slaughter.
- Exhaustion of animals at work, for racing without regard for their age and health.
- The use of animals for acta contrary to their nature by making them perform in artistic and entertainment shows such as wrestling arenas and circuses.
- Giving animals a growth stimulant, or any unauthorised feed additives.
- Seizing animals or transporting them by unprepared means.
- Display or trade in any sick or injured animals.
- Getting rid of sick animals in a merciless way, such as using slow death methods.
- Lifting or pulling animals unable to walk in a painful way that harms them.
- Exercising any form of abuse, including sexual abuse of animals.
The decision also includes the duties of the employer, the specifications of animal housing facilities, the specifications of employees acting in judicial capacity, the standards for using animals for scientific purposes and the correct methods for disposing of animal carcasses
This article has been adapted from its original source.
