# Council Directive 98/58/EC of 20 July 1998 concerning the protection of animals kept for farming purposes, Division 14

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Animals must be fed a wholesome diet which is appropriate to their age and species and which is fed to them in sufficient quantity to maintain them in good health and satisfy their nutritional needs. No animal shall be provided with food or liquid in a manner, nor shall such food or liquid contain any substance, which may cause unnecessary suffering or injury.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/1998/58/annex/division/8/division/14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-1998-58/annex/division-8/division-14
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