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Brucellosis Control Order (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. No. 361 of 2004).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Northern Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Animal reproduction Disinfection/disinfestation Quarantine Grazing Animal feed/feedstuffs Slaughtering Data collection/reporting Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
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 to prevent the occurrence of brucellosis in cattle and to the reduce the incidence of this disease. Measures include: reporting by keepers of animals to a Divisional Veterinary Office; examination of an animal by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; specific restrictions on a herd keeper and the establishment of a temporary control area; prohibition of the use of certain land for grazing and use of milk or dairy by-products for feeding to livestock; cleansing and disinfection; and seizure and slaughter of animals. Provision is also made for the issue and production of licences, notices, approvals and authorisations under this Order or the the Brucellosis (Examination and Testing) Scheme Order (Northern Ireland) 2004 and action by an inspector if a person fails to comply with any requirement imposed on him under this Order or by virtue of any licence, notice or approval issued under it.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 64/432/EEC on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine.

Legislation | European Union | 1964

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Cattle, Swine, Animal health, Internal trade, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Diseases of Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. No. 1115 (N.I. 22)).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1981

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal welfare, Drugs, Inspection, International trade, Poultry, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Brucellosis Control (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.R. No. 315 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Brucellosis Control (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. No. 585 of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Data collection/reporting, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Brucellosis Control (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. No. 266 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Swine, Quarantine, Transport/storage, Inspection, Cattle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Brucellosis Control (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. No. 340 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Authorization/permit, Quarantine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX