S.L. 439.9 Art. 10and gas animals. 11. without an available is animals, Animals not 12. protection Automatic 13. All being of the discovered, steps must be Where the ventilation guarantee in the event of warning of Feed, water 14. species and health and liquid in a cause 15. All physiological 16. All their fluid 17.

Air circulation, dust levels, temperature, relative air humidity concentrations must be kept within limits which are not harmful to the Animals kept in buildings must not be kept either in permanent darkness or appropriate period of rest from artificial lighting. Where the natural light insufficient to meet the physiological and ethological needs of the appropriate artificial lighting must be provided.

kept in buildings Animals not kept in buildings shall where necessary and possible be given from adverse weather conditions, predators and risks to their health. or mechanical equipment automated or mechanical equipment essential for the health and well-animals must be inspected at least once daily. Where defects are these must be rectified immediately, or if this is impossible, appropriate taken to safeguard the health and well-being of the animals.

health and well-being of the animals is dependent on an artificial system, provision must be made for an appropriate backup system to sufficient air renewal to preserve the health and well-being of the animals failure of the system, and an alarm system must be provided to give breakdown. The alarm system must be tested regularly.

and other substances Animals must be fed a wholesome diet which is appropriate to their age and which is fed to them in sufficient quantity to maintain them in good satisfy their nutritional needs. No animal shall be provided with food or manner, nor shall such food or liquid contain any substance, which may unnecessary suffering or injury. animals must have access to feed at intervals appropriate to their needs. animals must have access to a suitable water supply or be able to satisfy intake needs by other means. Feeding and watering equipment must be designed, constructed and placed contamination of food and water and the harmful effects of competition animals are minimised.

other substance, with the exception of those given for therapeutic, or purposes or for the purposes of zootechnical treatment as defined in 1(2)(c) of European Union Council Directive 96/ 22/EC, must be to an animal unless it has been demonstrated by scientific studies of welfare or established experience that the effect of that substance is not the health or welfare of the animal.

Pending the adoption of specific provisions concerning mutilations in with the procedure laid down in article 7 the Veterinary Services Act, and prejudice to European Union Council Directive 2008/120/EC, mutilations for reasons are forbidden on animals breed in the territory of Malta. procedures Natural or artificial breeding or breeding procedures which case or are likely suffering or injury to any of the animals concerned must not be practised. provision shall not preclude the use of certain procedures likely to cause momentary suffering or injury, or which might necessitate interventions not cause lasting injury, where these are allowed by national provisions.