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Ablyomma Variegatum (Prevention and Control) Regulations, 1997 (L.N. No. 31 of 1998).

Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Trinidad and Tobago Official Gazette, Supplement Part B - Vol. 37, No. 26 of 1998, pp. 49-54.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Inspection
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

Regulations to prevent the spreading of Ablyomma Variegatum tick affecting livestock. Suspected animals shall be reported to the Inspector appointed under section 3 of the Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act, Chap. 67:02. The Inspector shall serve a notice (Form a of the Schedule) on the occupier of the premises where Ablyomma Variegatum is suspected. Duties of the owner of infested premises are set out in regulation 5. Movement of animals from infested premises is restricted by regulation 6. Importation of animals into Trinidad and Tobago is restricted under regulation 9. Imported animals shall be accompanied by a health certificate from authorities of the country where the animal has been shipped from. (10 regulations)

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