animaltraderules
nounUK /ˈænɪməl treɪd ruːlz/
US /ˈænɪməl treɪd rulz/
Animal trade rules are the rules that say how people can buy and sell animals.
The zoo follows animal trade rules to keep its animals safe and healthy.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Laws that control moving animals from one country to another.
Animal trade rules stop some rare birds from being shipped abroad.
3. Rules for selling farm animals at markets.
The farmer checked the animal trade rules before selling his goats.
4. Guidelines for buying and selling pets in a shop.
The pet store must obey animal trade rules when it sells puppies.