Bluetongue Control Ordinance 2013.

Country/Territory: Austria
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2013 (2018)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: Ordinance of the Federal Minister of Health on protection and eradication measures to control bluetongue.

Subject: Livestock
Keyword: Pests/diseases Inspection Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Animal health
Geographical area: Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract: The purpose of the present Ordinance is to implement the Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1266/2007 on implementing rules for Council Directive 2000/75/EC as regards the control, monitoring, surveillance and restrictions on movements of certain animals of susceptible species in relation to bluetongue of 26 October 2007. Furthermore, the Ordinance implements the Epizootic Disease Act (RGBl. No. 177/1909). In particular, the Ordinance sets out detailed rules governing the control, monitoring, surveillance and restrictions on movements of animals with a view to preventing the outbreak and spread of bluetongue disease. The text consists of 14 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Administrative measures if there is suspicion and confirmation of bluetongue in farms (2); Zoning, measures in the protection and surveillance zones (3); Final provisions (4). Three Annexes are enclosed.
Full text: German
Website: www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implements

Act concerning the defence against and elimination of epizootic diseases.

Legislation | Austria | 1909 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Offences/penalties, Apiculture/sericulture, Camelids, Ranching/captive breeding, Cattle, Liability/compensation, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Disinfection/disinfestation, Equine-animals, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Marking/identification, Monitoring, Poultry, Registration, Slaughtering, Subsidy/incentive, Swine, Vaccination, Animal production, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX