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DUTCH POSITIVE LIST FOR MAMMALS
In the Netherlands apositive list for mammals to be kept as pets has been published. It is a shortlist of only 6 species of mammals. Furthermore, there are some 18 species thatcan be kept as production animals. Another group of 33 species will be allowedunder conditions. Conditions to be determined. It is no longer allowed to keepany other mammal as a pet. At the end of next year our ministry aims to providea positive list for reptiles and amphibians, and for birds. With the presentmethod, this could be the end of the hobby for many. Ornamental fish areforeseen to be the next after these groups. The Dutch pet-trade associationDibevo works, together with the hobby, to prevent that this process willproceed.
In the Netherlands apositive list for mammals to be kept as pets has been published. It is a shortlist of only 6 species of mammals. Furthermore, there are some 18 species thatcan be kept as production animals. Another group of 33 species will be allowedunder conditions. Conditions to be determined. It is no longer allowed to keepany other mammal as a pet. At the end of next year our ministry aims to providea positive list for reptiles and amphibians, and for birds. With the presentmethod, this could be the end of the hobby for many. Ornamental fish areforeseen to be the next after these groups. The Dutch pet-trade associationDibevo works, together with the hobby, to prevent that this process willproceed.
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