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This type includes:

  • raising and breeding of semi-domesticated or other live animals, e.g.:
  • birds (except poultry and ostriches)
  • insects
  • rabbits and other fur animals
  • reindeer
  • production of bird skins from ranching operations or skins from farming reptiles (e.g. snakes and turtles)
  • raising and breeding of reptiles, except crocodiles
  • operation of land worm farms, land mollusc farms, land snail farms, etc.
  • raising of silkworms, production of silkworm cocoons
  • beekeeping; production of, bees’ byproducts (e.g. honey, beeswax, propolis, bee venom or honeycomb); bee propagation for sale
  • raising and breeding of pets (except fish), e.g.:
  • cats and dogs
  • birds (e.g. parakeets)
  • hamsters

This type excludes:

  • production of hides and skins originating from hunting and trapping, see 017000
  • raising of live ornamental fish, see 032
  • operation of frog farms, crocodile farms, marine worm farms, see 032100, 032200
  • operation of fish farms, see 032100, 032200
  • boarding and training of pets, see 969900
  • operation of shelters for abandoned pets, see 969900