Commission Decision 2006/577/EC on certain protective measures against bluetongue. Country/Territory European Union Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Cattle Sheep/goats Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract The present Decision sets out disease control measures concerning the movement of animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their semen, ova and embryos from the affected areas. In particular, the Member States listed in the Annex shall ban the movement of live animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their semen, ova and embryos collected or produced from 1 May 2006 from the areas specified therein to other parts of the Community or to third countries. Full text English Website europa.eu