The Government of Russia approved the accounting rules and the list of animal species subject to individual or group marking and registration. Council of Ministers decision published portal legal information.
It will enter into force on March 1, 2024 and will be valid until March 1, 2030. The list consists of 12 items in total: service animals, cattle, pigs, horses, sheep and goats, as well as deer, camels, bees, poultry, fur animals, rabbits, fish of aquatic origin.
Animal registration is done free of charge by veterinarians. The decision states that the unique number is valid for the lifetime of the animal, re-registration of an individually marked animal is not allowed.
An exception to the accounting rules are service animals belonging to various federal executive bodies.
Council previously under the President of the Russian Federation for the promotion of civil society and human rights (HRC) introduced Recommendations to the Cabinet of Ministers to prevent cases of dog attacks on people.