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Animal Health Act No. 32 of 2013.

Country/Territory
Iraq
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal health Fish disease Food quality control/food safety Food security Processing/handling Hygiene/sanitary procedures Public health Slaughtering Basic legislation Animal production Policy/planning Pests/diseases Liability/compensation Certification Quarantine Apiculture/sericulture Birds Camelids Cattle Equine-animals
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force o the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions to: maintain health and safety of animal wealth; develop the livestock sector and upgrade its production, also as a food security tool; preserve the safety of products of animal origin; provide a healthful animal food for humans free of pathogens; and encourage investors in the livestock sector in support of the national economy. The Minister of Agriculture shall have charge of the carrying out of this Act by: developing plans and programs to combat diseases and epidemics; adopting the principle of compensation in support of animal breeders and producers; providing a suitable ground free of epidemic diseases that cause heavy losses in livestock; regulating slaughterhouses and activities related to livestock; organizing the relationship between the private veterinarian sector and veterinary health authority, finding a common ground to them; raising awareness and culture of breeders and citizens of the importance of livestock.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.iraq-lg-law.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

Law No. 68 of 1936 on animal diseases.

Legislation | Iraq | 1936

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX