Control of Certain Animal Diseases (and Specifically the Swine Vesicular Disease) Rules, 2005 (L.N. 366 of 2005). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of Malta No. 17.836, 4 November 2005. Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Quarantine Vaccination Policy/planning Inspection Disinfection/disinfestation Wild fauna Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract By way of implementation of Directive 92/119/EC, the present Rules establish particular measures aimed at the control of certain animal diseases, giving particular regard to the swine vesicular disease. In the event of the outbreak of one of the diseases listed out in Schedule I, the general control measures hereby established shall be applied. It is compulsory for the suspected presence in the national territory of any of such diseases to be notified immediately to the Veterinary Services. Specific measures concerning animals living in the wild which are infected or suspected of being infected are envisaged as well. Control measures include the definition of protection zones and surveillance zones; cleaning, disinfection and disinfestation operations; and vaccination. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 92/119/EEC introducing general Community measures for the control of certain animal diseases and specific measures relating to swine vesicular disease. Legislation | European Union | 1992 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Inspection, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX