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Council Directive of 24 November 1986 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States regarding the protection of animals used for experimental and other scientific purposes (86/609/EEC) (repealed)

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      GUIDELINES FOR ACCOMMODATION AND CARE OF ANIMALSPrevious MatchNext Match

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