International regulation of wildlife trade: relevant legislation and organisations

• Published in: Revue scientifique et technique (International Office of Epizootics) Vol. 21; no. 1; p. 103
• Main Authors: Cooper, M E, Rosser, A M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: France 01.04.2002
• Subjects: Animal Identification Systems - standards; Animal Identification Systems - veterinary; Animal Welfare - legislation & jurisprudence; Animals; Animals, Wild; Breeding - legislation & jurisprudence; Breeding - methods; Commerce - legislation & jurisprudence; Communicable Diseases - transmission; Communicable Diseases - veterinary; Conservation of Natural Resources - legislation & jurisprudence; Guidelines as Topic; Health Status; International Agencies - legislation & jurisprudence; International Cooperation; Licensure - legislation & jurisprudence; Transportation - legislation & jurisprudence; Transportation - standards

Trade in wildlife brings into play a variety of legislation from several distinct areas of law. Many species of wildlife are subject to restrictions on international movement with the aim of protecting wild populations from over-exploitation. Animal health legislation is strictly applied to the move...