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African Horse Sickness Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 (S.R. No. 244 of 2013).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Northern Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Inspection Quarantine Vaccination Offences/penalties Equine-animals
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order implements in Northern Ireland the provisions of Council Directive 92/35/EEC laying down control rules and measures to combat African horse sickness. The Order, among other things, provides for: notification of suspected African horse sickness; measures if the disease is suspected or confirmed on premises; establishment of area controls by way of declaration of different zones by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; vaccination and declaration of a vaccination zone; me

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 92/35/EEC laying down control rules and measures to combat African horse sickness.

Legislation | European Union | 1992 | Repealed

Keyword: Equine-animals, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Early warning system/emergency intervention system

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Specified Diseases (Notification) Order (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. No. 248 of 2004).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2004

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Data collection/reporting, Poultry, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX