# The Welfare of Farmed Animals (Scotland) Regulations 2000, Paragraph 27: Feed, water and other substances


Only substances given for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes or for the purpose of zootechnical treatment may be administered to animals unless it has been demonstrated by scientific studies of animal welfare or established experience that the effect of that substance is not detrimental to the health or welfare of the animals.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2000/442/schedule/1/paragraph/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welfare-of-farmed-animals-scotland-regulations-2000/schedule-1/paragraph-27
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