It is strictly regulated.
Urban goat-keeping in Argentina is permitted only under municipal ordinances and provincial health codes, with Buenos Aires and Córdoba imposing strict zoning and welfare requirements. The 2023 Ley Nacional de Bienestar Animal (Law 27.675) mandates compliance with local regulations, while the 2026 Reglamento de Sanidad Animal (SENASA Resolution 152/2026) introduces mandatory microchipping and health certificates for urban livestock. Violations risk fines or confiscation under municipal ordinances like CABA’s Código de Faltas (Art. 87).
Key Regulations for Keeping Goats in the City in Argentina
- Zoning Restrictions: Most municipalities prohibit goat-keeping in residential zones; exceptions require permiso de uso de suelo from the Dirección de Ordenamiento Territorial. Buenos Aires’ Código Urbanístico (2023) restricts livestock to designated áreas rurales or espacios productivos.
- Health and Welfare Compliance: Goats must be registered with SENASA under the 2026 microchipping mandate, with mandatory annual veterinary inspections for brucellosis, tuberculosis, and foot-and-mouth disease. Urban owners must provide shelter meeting Ley 14.346 (Animal Welfare) standards.
- Noise and Nuisance Controls: Municipal ordinances (e.g., Código de Convivencia Ciudadana in Rosario) limit goat-related noise to 60 dB during daytime hours. Complaints trigger inspections by Defensoría del Pueblo or municipal health departments.