Animal Health Act (Chapter 19:01). Country/Territory Zimbabwe Document type Legislation Date 1961 (2001) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the eradication and prevention of the spread of animal pests and diseases in Zimbabwe, for the prevention of the introduction into Zimbabwe of animal pests and diseases and for incidental matters. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Institution Inspection International trade Basic legislation Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations Abstract The Minister of Agriculture shall indicate, in accordance with section 3, animals, diseases and pests subject to the provisions of the present Act. Regulation making powers of the Minister for purposes of eradication and prevention of animal pests and diseases are outlined in section 5. Sections 6 to 8 provide for the prevention of the spreading of diseases by regulating the importation and exportation of goods and animals. Section 9 concerns straying animals. Sections 12 to 14 provide for the c Full text English Website www.parlzim.gov.zw References - Legislation Implemented by Animal Health (Import) Regulations (S.I. No. 57 of 1989). Legislation | Zimbabwe | 1989 (1999) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Authorization/permit, Animal health, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX