Bengal Diseases of Animals Act, 1944 (Bengal Act VI of 1944). Country/Territory Bangladesh Document type Legislation Date 1944 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the prevention of the spread of contagious diseases amongst animals in Bangladesh. Subject Livestock Keyword Basic legislation Pests/diseases Animal health Cattle Sheep/goats Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The Act ratifies provisions dealing with infective and contagious diseases affecting certain animals (mostly ruminant, with the exception of equines and camels as per section 2, clauses 1, 2, 4). Notification of infections must be reported to the Government, eventual preventive vaccinations and inoculations may be disposed for by the Veterinary Assistant, as also treatment or disposal of the affected animals. No infected or diseased animal shall be sold or given to another person or taken to any marketplace, exhibition or fair or allowed to stand between other animals whatsoever. Offenders will be fined up to one hundred Taka. Full text English References - Legislation Repealed by Animal Disease Act No. 5 of 2005. Legislation | Bangladesh | 2005 Keyword: Pests/diseases, International trade, Institution, Authorization/permit, Certification, Quarantine, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Research, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Drugs, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX