Commission Decision 2005/393/EC on protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue and conditions applying to movements from or through these zones.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Animal health Pests/diseases Quarantine Grazing

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Decision demarcates the global geographic areas where Member States must establish protection and surveillance zones (restricted zones), as provided for in article 8(1) of Directive 2000/75/EC on the control and eradication of bluetongue. In addition, it sets forth the conditions for exempting certain movements of animals, their sperm, ova and embryos from the exit ban laid down in articles 9(1) and 10(1) of the same Directive.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Repeals

Commission Decision 2003/828/EC on protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue.

Legislation | European Union | 2003

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

European Communities (Control of Bluetongue) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 676 of 2007).

Legislation | Ireland | 2007

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Vaccination, Quarantine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Decision 2006/633/EC amending Decision 2005/393/EC as regards the restricted zones in relation to bluetongue.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Grazing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

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