Article 1

1. This Directive lays down minimum standards for the protection of animals bred or kept for farming purposes. 2. It shall not apply to: animals living in the wild; animals intended for use in competitions, shows, cultural or sporting events or activities; experimental or laboratory animals; any invertebrate animal. 3. This Directive shall apply without prejudice to specific Community rules laid down elsewhere, and in particular to Directives 88/166/EEC (6), 91/629/EEC (7) and 91/630/EEC (8), which shall continue to apply.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-02 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.