African Horse Sickness (Control Rules and Measures) Rules, 2012 (L.N. 385 of 2012). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Equine-animals Internal trade International trade Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These Rules establish control rules and measures to combat African horse sickness. The aim of these provisions is to liberalize the movement of equidae both for the purpose of (i) trade with European Union Member States and (ii) imports from third countries. As a general rule, it is stipulated that where a holding contains one or more equidae suspected of being infected with African horse sickness, the Department of Veterinary Services in Malta shall ensure that the official veterinarian sets out immediately official means of investigation to confirm or rule out the presence of the sickness. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 92/35/EEC laying down control rules and measures to combat African horse sickness. Legislation | European Union | 1992 Keyword: Equine-animals, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Early warning system Source: FAO, FAOLEX