Circular No. 2020/02 on the implementation of compensation for animal diseases. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health Data collection/reporting Pests/diseases Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Registration Slaughtering Vaccination Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract Regulation on compensation of animal diseases determines the compensation rates for animal diseases which should be reported by the animal breeders. Animals with suspected disease shall be sampled by the authorized veterinary in case they are registered to the system. For the purpose of eradication and control of animal diseases, this Circular sets forth provisions on the slaughtering, removal and holding into custody of sick animals. In accordance with the provisions of the Regulation on hygienic requirements of small-scale slaughterhouses, slaughtering of domestic ungulates shall be inspected and examined by the authorized veterinary. Moreover, this Circular lays down rules for the implementation of compensation in case animals die due to vaccination, as well as, compensation for animal products, animal feed and byproducts. This Circular underlines that compensation shall not be paid for animals in cases of (I) failure to register the animal and report the disease, and (II) failure to apply vaccination, spraying or testing even though mandatory disease outbreak is announced by the Ministry. Full text Turkish Website www.tarimorman.gov.tr References - Legislation Implements Law No. 5996 on veterinary services, plant health, food and feed. Legislation | Türkiye | 2010 Keyword: Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Codex Alimentarius, International trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fraud, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Animal welfare, Drugs, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Biosecurity Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on compensation of animal diseases. Legislation | Türkiye | 2013 Keyword: Pests/diseases, Liability/compensation, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX