Council Directive 2008/119/ECShow full title

Council Directive 2008/119/EC of 18 December 2008 laying down minimum standards for the protection of calves (Codified version)

  1. Introductory Text

  2. Article 1.This Directive lays down the minimum standards for the protection...

  3. Article 2.For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions shall...

  4. Article 3.(1) From 1 January 1998, the following provisions shall apply...

  5. Article 4.Member States shall ensure that the conditions for rearing calves...

  6. Article 5.The general provisions in Annex I may be amended in...

  7. Article 6.By 1 January 2006, the Commission shall submit to the...

  8. Article 7.(1) . . . . . . . . ....

  9. Article 8.In order to be imported into the Community, animals coming...

  10. Article 9.. . . . . . . . . ....

  11. Article 10.(1) The Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Committee...

  12. Article 11.Member States may, in compliance with the general rules of...

  13. Article 12.Directive 91/629/EEC, as amended by the Acts listed in Annex...

  14. Article 13.This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day...

  15. Article 14.This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

    1. ANNEX I

      1. 1. Materials used for the construction of calf accommodation and in...

      2. 2. Until Community rules are laid down on the matter, electrical...

      3. 3. Insulation, heating and ventilation of the building must ensure that...

      4. 4. All automated or mechanical equipment essential for the calves’ health...

      5. 5. Calves must not be kept permanently in darkness. To meet...

      6. 6. All housed calves must be inspected by the owner or...

      7. 7. The accommodation for calves must be constructed in such a...

      8. 8. Calves must not be tethered, with the exception of group-housed...

      9. 9. Housing, pens, equipment and utensils used for calves must be...

      10. 10. Floors must be smooth but not slippery, so as to...

      11. 11. All calves must be provided with an appropriate diet adapted...

      12. 12. All calves must be fed at least twice a day....

      13. 13. All calves over two weeks of age must have access...

      14. 14. Feeding and watering equipment must be designed, constructed, placed and...

      15. 15. Each calf must receive bovine colostrum as soon as possible...

    2. ANNEX II

      1. PART A

      2. PART B

    3. ANNEX III