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Animal Disease Act No. 5 of 2005.

Country/Territory
Bangladesh
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act on the proliferation and control of animal diseases and related matters.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Pests/diseases International trade Institution Authorization/permit Certification Quarantine Inspection Offences/penalties Research Hygiene/sanitary procedures Drugs Animal health
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act establishes animal disease control and creates competent authority entitled to regulate the following sectors namely: a) to perform related duties; b) carry out sanitary tests on sick animals; c) tests on animals which have been infected by sick animals; d) animal products testing; e) infected cattle, hay, grass test; and f) to perform any other duties assigned by the Government. This Act establishes animal protection measures, taking the appropriate sanitary measures such as: segregation for sick animals; provide vaccination isolating from other animals; to declare infected areas; infected animals and animal products involved in any other product transport, etc. These restrictions shall not apply namely: for animal rearing, bringing rites and cases specified by the Director General. It also establishes that veterinary officers may prescribe for the purposes of the animal test, that: a) the place and time indicated by the presence of any animal shall be examined; b) without an authorization infected animals should not be moved; c) the owner is bound to cooperate also in case of postmortem examination. It also establishes registration certificate requirements which shall be renewable through fees paid by the applicant. The Schedule lists the animal disease details.

Full text
English/Bengali
Website
bdlaws.minlaw.gov.bd

References - Legislation

Repeals

Bengal Diseases of Animals Act, 1944 (Bengal Act VI of 1944).

Legislation | Bangladesh | 1944

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Cattle, Sheep/goats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Glanders and Farcy Act, 1899 (Act No. XIII of 1899).

Legislation | Bangladesh | 1899

Keyword: Equine-animals, Disinfection/disinfestation, Pests/diseases, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX