Animal Diseases (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) Rules (Cap. 364). Country/Territory Kenya Document type Regulation Date 1948 (2012) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Quarantine Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa Abstract These Rules introduce measures that may be taken against the spreading of foot and mouth disease. If a veterinary officer or a veterinary inspector has reason to believe that foot and mouth disease exists on premises in a district, he or she shall take immediately all (quarantine) measures prescribed by these Rules and notify the Director of Veterinary Services. The movement of stock may be severely restricted in infected areas and all public stock sales shall be cancelled. The veterinary officer or veterinary inspector may issue a permit for the movement of a limited number of animals for slaughter. Full text English Website www.kenyalaw.org References - Legislation Implements Animal Diseases Act (Cap. 364). Legislation | Kenya | 1965 (2012) Keyword: Aquaculture, Crustaceans, Fish disease, Molluscs, Animal health, Aquatic animals, Food quality control/food safety, Slaughtering, Basic legislation, Grazing, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Ranching/captive breeding, Offences/penalties, Pastoralism Source: FAO, FAOLEX