#1 of 14 Sights & Landmarks in Constantine. 15-70, in regards of the conditions of exercise of veterinary medicine. The capital of Algeria is Algiers. Rather, the order simply states that ethical hunting will be addressed as part of the training hunters have to follow before applying for their hunting permit. Relict tropical fauna of the northern Sahara include tropical catfish and chromides found at Biskra, Algeria, and in isolated oases of the Sahara; cobras and pygmy crocodiles may still exist in remote drainage basins of the Tibesti Mountains.More subtle has been the progressive loss of well-adapted, more mobile species to the advanced firearms and habitat destruction of humans. In particular, the use of farrowing crates, sow stalls, and cages should be banned. No other legislation has been found relating to the slaughter of animals.Algeria’s New Model for economic growth 2016-2019 constitutes a policy to ensure the growth of the Algerian economy from 2016 to 2019. However, these are limited and lacking in detail and do not consider the overall welfare of the animals concerned. All other OIE standards have yet to be transposed into legislation and policy in the country. The legislation relating to wild animals is designed to avoid animal destruction, to protect certain species and to regulate hunting activities. Support for the UDAW will likely underpin further animal protection measures. Further legal and policy recommendations are associated with each indicator and contained in the relevant sections of this report. The existing legislation has several provisions that relate to the health of farming animals. • The Government of Algeria is strongly encouraged to ban any form of hunting that does not directly support subsistence. See photos of Algeria, including Algiers and Erg Bourarhet, in this photo gallery from National Geographic. Tassili n'Ajjer is a vast desert plateau in southern Algeria, stretching from the borders with Niger and Libya to the east, to as far as Amguid in the west, covering an area of 72,000 sq. Working animals must be treated with consideration and must be given adequate shelter, exercise, care, food and water appropriate to their physiological and behavioural needs. Specifically, this document provides policy indications regarding veterinary health, sanitary protection and vaccination for animals and animal product. Fur farming is inherently cruel and causes pain, distress and suffering to animals. The Model mentions modernising slaughtering facilities by improving capacity, but no reference is made to avoid animal suffering. In the desert are tufts of grass, shrubs, and acacia and jujube trees. Algeria Fact Sheet: Algeria is Iocated in North Africa. Species recognised as protected species under Algeria’s national hunting legislation may not be hunted, captured, traded or detained.Since the API was first published in 2014, an Order, published in November 2017, outlines the necessary training to obtain a certificate of authorisation to hold a hunting license. Also known as the painted dog! There is no mention of the Three Rs principles – Replacement, Reduction, Refinement. Long-fingered Bat (Myotis capaccinii). • Given the extensive body of scientific evidence proving that animals are sentient, the Government of Algeria is urged to recognise that all animals for whom there is scientific evidence – at a minimum, all vertebrates, cephalopods and decapods crustaceans – are sentient beings and to enshrine this principle into legislation. Mehely's Horseshoe Bat (Rhinolophus mehelyi). This goal looks at whether the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)’s animal welfare standards have been incorporated into law or policy, and whether the Government is supportive of the Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare. This animal was unveiled as the national animal of France in [&hell, The national animal of India is Royal Bengal Tiger is the. Select up to four countries and then select 'Compare' to start contrasting animal welfare standards. Beyond these basic provisions, there is no evidence of legislation or policies specifically addressing the welfare of animals used for recreational purposes. The OIE Animal Welfare Standards focus on transport, slaughter, production systems (beef cattle, broiler chickens, dairy cattle, pigs), stray dog population control, the use of animals in research and education, and working equids. 2. Article 58 of Law 88-08 and Article 449 of the Penal Code refer to domestic animals. No legislation has been found specifically relating to the rearing of egg-laying hens. Beyond this basic provision, there does not appear to be any further legislation dedicated to the welfare of animals used in scientific research. • Moreover, the Government of Algeria is strongly encouraged to create a national centre made of multiple stakeholders, including animal protection organisations, to promote the Three Rs principles and to develop alternatives to animal experimentation. Country Name of animal Scientific name Pictures Ref ... ↑ "The Fennec Fox: Algeria's National Animal". This animal belongs to the family of canidae, together with animals such [&hel, National Animals list for all the Country. Note/Disclaimer: This list is made possible through a database keyword search/filtering process which may not be 100% accurate. It is officially referred to as the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. The OIE’s standards on animal welfare not only represent a consensual position achieved by countries represented in the OIE, but also provide the necessary scientific background to produce sound policy and legislation on animal welfare. According to the International Union for Conservation Nature, more research has to be done to establish the exact population of the fennec foxes in Algeria. Reptiles restricted to Algeria include Savigny's Fringe-fingered Lizard , Bedriaga’s Fringe-fingered Lizard (iNaturalist) and the critically endangered Doumergue’s Fringe-fingered Lizard . Constantine. Article 58 of Law 88-08 establishes that infractions to the Article will be punished in accordance to the three articles of the Penal Code mentioned above. It includes measures to promote growth through the development and modernisation of the animal industry for the production of milk, meat, eggs and apiculture. The Government is encouraged to develop independent legislation addressing other aspects of animal welfare. The Binomial Nomenclature for Fennec fox is Vulpes Zerda.The most astonishing thing is that the Fennec fox is actually the world’s smallest fox, just 8 inches tall and weighing between 1.5 – 3 pounds. • The Government of Algeria is urged to assign responsibility for animal welfare, in addition to animal health, to a Ministry. km. Endangered species found in Algeria: Leopard and cheetah are seldom seen. Provisions for the protection of animals appearing in Law 88-08 and in the Penal Code are applicable to companion animals. National animals Edit. • The Government of Algeria should promote responsible pet ownership, including the adoption of companion animals over the purchase of commercially bred animals. Provisions for the protection of animals appearing in Law 88-08, and in the Penal Code are applicable to animals used for draught or recreational purposes. Older ones do not leave the family after growing up. Critically Endangered: Addax (Addax nasomaculatus). The article provides for secondary regulations to be produced, which will also include measures against the abusive use of animals in various circumstances; however, no evidence was found of any secondary legislation in relation to this article. The basic provisions for the protection of animals appearing in Law 88-08 and in the Penal Code, as detailed above, are applicable to animals used in farming. Most peopIe in Algeria speak Arabic. The fennec fox is the smallest canid (members of the dog family, including wolves, jackals and other foxes) in the world. Endemic mammals include Seurat’s Spiny Mouse (ZooChat), the Algerian Gerbil (Wikipedia) (BHL), and the extinct Red Gazelle (Wikipedia) known by only three specimens. Welfare is understood as physical pain, but there is no mention of attention being paid to the mental wellbeing of animals. einfon.com Such ethics committees should be able to suspend the activities or revoke the registration of establishments which do not respect animal welfare criteria. Overall, the Government of Algeria is strongly encouraged to align its current legislation with OIE standards. Article 6 provides that establishments for rearing animals must be constructed in order to ensure the well-being of the animals. For Article 415, there is a narrow list of species covered, which include mostly domestic and working animals along with fish. The Algerian Fir, Algerian Peony, and Saharan Cypress are endemic species of Algerian flora. The foxes are normally solitary creatures, but they can also forms groups. The population of Algeria is about 32 million. Moreover, there is a minimal duty of care for animal owners towards their animals, in Article 60. The National animal of Algeria, Fennec Fox has unusual behaviours compared to other foxes. Article 13 of said Executive Decree establishes that a veterinarian exercising in a private capacity may be suspended as a precautionary measure by the national veterinary authority if found not respecting the welfare of an animal. The official name of Algeria is the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and its National Holiday is also known as Revolution Day,honoring the day the final bid for independence began on the first of Nov… Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus). The Algerian Penal Code contains three articles which cover some specific punishable conducts such as poisoning animals (Article 415), causing death and injuries, overloading working animals, working with ill animals and accidents caused by use of weapons and poor keeping conditions (Article 457), and mistreatment of domestic and tamed or captive wild animals (Article 449). However – with the exception of three regional veterinary centres being built in different locations– there is no indication of the particular measures that would be adopted in line with the Five Freedoms principle. However, the African one has a length of between 7.87 and 9.84 inches thus making it much smaller than its European counterpart. The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fishing’s mission has no mention of animal welfare, protection of animals or well-being. Law 88-08 of 1988 on veterinary activities and the protection of animal health is the legislation most relevant to animal welfare. For its attractive features, the ability to adapt to harsh environment and character of being least concerned makes it be considered the national animal of Algeria. It specifies the administrative conditions by which a hunting licence can be obtained. Human activities impose the greatest threat to the survival and well-being of wildlife. There is an abundance of beautiful and exotic birds. In addition, the Government of Algeria is strongly encouraged to fully ban fur farming, which is inherently cruel and causes pain, distress and suffering to animals. Thank you for your understanding: Please see our Facebook Page for most recent updates on available cats or contact the Alger County Animal Shelter at (906) 387-4131. This applies exclusively regarding veterinary medicine, sanitary protection and vaccination. Animal circuses regularly visit Algeria, as shown by the Amar circus which has come to Algeria at least four times There is no indication or evidence of financial or human resource available to develop policy and legislation relevant to this indicator. There is a lack of regulations promoting the humane treatment of stray animals. It is also forbidden to hunt, capture or trade endangered species in Algeria. There is a narrow list of species covered in Article 415, which include mostly domestic and working animals along with fish. Any condition which may impair their welfare must be treated promptly and, if necessary, they must not be worked again until they are fit. Article 15 of Executive Decree 04-82 provides that transport methods must be designed to preserve the life and well-being of animals. Many of the creatures comprising the Algerian wildlife live in close proximity to civilisation. Hunting is permitted with restrictions regarding time, location and protected species. The lack of recognition of the importance of animal welfare as an issue separate to those of animal health and disease control is a considerable barrier to progress. In Algeria, the size of the semiroaming and free-roaming dog population is unknown, and there is no official vaccination programme for this category of animal [8]. There is a partial application of animal welfare in the Government’s ‘New Model for Economic Growth 2016-2019’ – which constitutes a triennial policy to promote the growth of the Algerian economy, particularly focusing on the agri-food industry – through the development and modernisation of the animal industry to produce milk, meat, eggs and apiculture and other animal products. The fact that the national football team of Algeria has been nicknamed after this animal, it makes the fennec fox to be considered as a national symbol of Algeria. The national animal of Algeria is the Fennec Fox. There is no indication or evidence of existing financial or human resource allocated to develop policy and legislation relevant to this indicator. There is limited policy or legislation relevant to this indicator. Beyond these basic provisions, there is no evidence of legislation or policy dealing specifically with the welfare of companion animals. A national animal is an animal that is the symbol or emblem of a country. Regular inspections onto farms and slaughter establishments should be carried out with a special focus on animal welfare. A nominated member of the laboratory staff, preferably a veterinarian, must have full responsibility for animal welfare at all times. The Middle East’s Extended COVID-19 Lockdown Measures News. Article 58 of Law 88-08 and Article 449 of the Penal Code make reference to ‘domestic, tamed and wild animals in captivity’. They are designed to minimize water loss from their body. The Government of Algeria should also implement education programmes on dog bite prevention. In addition, the Penal Code contains three articles which cover some specific punishable conducts such as poisoning animals (Article 415), causing death and injuries, overloading working animals, working with ill animals and accidents caused by use of weapons and poor keeping conditions (Article 457), and mistreatment of domestic and tamed or captive wild animals (Article 449). 15-70 to include a definition of animal welfare, in line with the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code and explicitly promoting the Five Freedoms. The responsibilities of relevant government bodies are set out in legislation. Note: The UDAW is a proposed formal international acknowledgement of a set of principles giving animal welfare due recognition among governments and the international community. However, no definition of ethical hunting is provided, and no mention is made of animal welfare. However, humane solutions to rabies – such as mass vaccination programmes and spay-and-neuter campaigns – are not mandated in Algerian legislation. Provisions in Law 88-08 are detailed in relation to veterinary services and in relation to control of diseases and spreading of diseases. The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fishing (MADRP) has political control over activities relating to veterinary medicine and farm animals. However, Algeria could make improvements for animals on many accounts. Today, there is growing consensus amongst religious authorities worldwide that pre-slaughter stunning is compatible with religious principles. The landscapes of Algeria, from desert, mountains, valley, and plateaus to basins support can support over 1000 floral species, 178 of which are endemic to the country. The conducts described in Articles 415, 449 and 457 have different degrees of punshment (fines and/or imprisonment) in the Algerian system with poisoning (Articel 415) as the most severe. Threatened species known from Algeria include the Addax, Mediterranean Monk Seal, Cuvier's Gazelle, Dama Gazelle, and Wild Dog. Thousands of years of changing Saharan climate and erosion have created stunning geological features with towering sandstone pillars, deep canyons and more than 300 natural arches. It is positive that the Government of Algeria engages with international partners to investigate solutions to the spread of rabies which do not cause the culling of stray dogs. Such a prohibition should cover circuses, rodeos, animal fights, animal races, rides on animals and all other forms of entertainment abusing animals. In addition, the Algerian legislation should mandate humane slaughter to be carried out, with prior stunning. The population of Algeria is about 32 million. • In addition, the Government should include sanctions in the Penal Code for cases of negligence and animal mistreatment, or any other behaviours that would compromise animal welfare in addition to behaviours that may cause injury and death. Bison is an animal once hunted to the brink of extinction […], The Gallic Rooster is the national animal of France. 14 Ways to Protect Animals in Algeria. Subsistence hunting operations must employ the least cruel methods of hunting and slaughter, and that all possible efforts should be made to reduce the time to death of animals killed in these hunts. Infringement of the provisions in Law 88-08 and in the Penal Code, referred to above, is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment under Articles 415, 449 and 457 of the Penal Code.However, since no legislation has been found on the private keeping of wild animals or fur farming, there are no enforcement mechanisms associated to this category of animals. Most wildlife in Algeria cohabits near civilization. The Algerian Nuthatch (MaghrebOrnitho) (eBird) occurs at only four locations in the Babor Mountains. Article 58 establishes a prohibition against those who practice ‘bad treatments’ towards domestic and tamed or captive wild animals. Algeria has a population of almost 28 million people. There is no correlation between the existing punishable conducts and problems associated with captivity of animals. There is a lack of an overall animal welfare legislation in Algeria, which impedes progress in numerous areas related to animal welfare. Therefore, all endangered species of Algeria may not be listed here. This methodology consists of a full cycle of action, addressing the root causes of conflict between roaming dog and communities. Endangered species found in Algeria: However, no Ministry has direct responsibility for animal welfare. There is no evidence of legislation or policy presenting mandates or guidelines on the responsible care of domestic animals. This body could work in cooperation with AASEA. over than eight hours) and replace it with a meat only trade. The south includes part of the Sahara desert. The capital of Algeria is Algiers. • The Government of Algeria is urged to enact legislation detailing specific welfare requirements for the rearing of farm animals during the phases of rearing, transport and slaughter. These little communities consist of approximately 10 individuals. Animal life. Support for the UDAW would be a first step towards integrating animal protection considerations into different discussion forums, becoming a soft-law source for decision makers interested in improving animal protection in the country. Animal welfare should encompass physiological and mental wellbeing. Since the API was first published, the Algerian Association for Experimental Science (Association Algérienne des Sciences en Expérimentation Animale, AASEA) was established in 2015. While these provisions can be a step in the right direction for species conservation, references to the welfare of individual animals are limited. The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fishing (MADRP) is responsible for activities relating to veterinary medicine and farm animals. These animals may consist of foxes, jackals, and wild boar. Moreover, the membership of AASEA is limited to scientists, whereas animal welfare organisations should have a say in determining the ethics of an experiment using animals, depending on the degree of animal suffering incurred. The Government has identified the need to preserve biodiversity by protecting certain animal species, since most legislations focus on the conservation of species. 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