Decree No. 187 of 1984 establishing the General Organization for Veterinary Services. Country/Territory Egypt Document type Regulation Date 1984 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Institution Animal welfare Pests/diseases Animal health Geographical area Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden Entry into force notes The day after publication. Abstract This Decree provides for the establishment of the General Organization for Veterinary Services as a general organization with legal personality (art. 1). "The Organization shall aim at the protection of animals and the prevention of epizootic and infectious diseases, treatment of casualties and infertility which act adversely against livestock productivity" (art. 2). Responsibilities of the Organization are specified in article 3. This Organization shall replace the Central Administration of Animal Health at the Ministry of Agriculture. (21 articles) Full text English