Implementing Regulations of The Agriculture Law
Art. 95Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation
Issued by Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture (mewa.gov.sa) — Rules Library
Animals shall be induced to move using the following methods:
1. Plastic sticks, flags and short whips with leather or fabric tongues may be used
without stressing the animal.
2. The following means shall not be used to induce animals to move:
a) Electrocution, including electric whips, except in cases of self-defense. These
methods shall never be used in pricking sensitive areas of an animal’s body, and
shall not be repeated in the event that the animal refuses to respond or move
forward;
b) Large sticks with a sharp or metal head;
c) Any painful means such as tail twisting and nose pliers or pressure on eyes, ears
and external genitalia.
The Arabic text is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for guidance only.
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