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Bluetongue Order (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. No. 38 of 2008).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Northern Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Quarantine Transport/storage Vaccination Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order provides for measures for control of bluetongue in Northern Ireland. It continues to implement Council Directive 2000/75/EC laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue. The Order provides, among other things, for the declaration of zones, the licensing of movement of animals, semen, ovum or embryo, notification of known or suspected bluetongue, establishment of zones, vaccination and enforcement.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

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.

Legislation | European Union | 2007

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 2000/75/EC laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue.

Legislation | European Union | 2000

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX