Bengal Diseases of Animals Act, 1944 (Bengal Act 6 of 1944). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision West Bengal Document type Legislation Date 1945 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the prevention of the spread of contagious (diseases amongst livestock) in Bengal. Subject Livestock Keyword Basic legislation Animal health Pests/diseases Vaccination Quarantine Offences/penalties Data collection/reporting Inspection Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract This Act aims to provide for the prevention of the spread of contagious diseases amongst livestock in West Bengal. Full text English Website www.bareactslive.com References - Legislation Amended by Bengal Diseases of Animals (Amendment) Act, 2008. Legislation | India | 2008 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Quarantine, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX