# Council Directive 2008/119/EC of 18 December 2008 laying down minimum standards for the protection of calves (Codified version), Division 5

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

Calves must not be kept permanently in darkness. To meet their behavioural and physiological needs, provision must be made, allowing for the different climatic conditions in the Member States, for appropriate natural or artificial lighting; if the latter, it must function for a period at least equivalent to the period of natural light normally available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. In addition, suitable lighting (fixed or portable) strong enough to allow the calves to be inspected at any time must be available.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2008/119/annex/I/division/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2008-119/annex-I/division-5
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