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Avian Influenza (Vaccination) (England) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 2703 of 2006).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
England
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Vaccination
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations impose a general prohibition on vaccination of animals against avian influenza except where required by the Secretary of State. They also require the Secretary of State to declare vaccination zones and to serve vaccination notices in areas which it considers should be vaccinated to prevent the risk of the spread of avian influenza. Such measures can only be implemented where a risk assessment has been carried out which has indicated that there is a specific risk of avian influe

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 2005/94/EC on Community measures for the control of avian influenza and repealing Directive 92/40/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2005 | Repealed

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Birds, Disinfection/disinfestation, Vaccination, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Animals (Divisional Veterinary Managers) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 2714 of 2009)

Legislation | United Kingdom

Keyword: Institution, Inspection, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX