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Decree No. 228/GoL on the Prevention and Control of Animal Epidemic Disease.

Country/Territory
Lao, People's Dem. Rep.
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Hygiene/sanitary procedures Animal health Animal production Pests/diseases Drugs
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force one hundred and eighty days after its signature.
Abstract

This Decree, consisting of five Chapters, regulates the Prevention and Control of Animal Epidemic Disease. The prevention of animal disease refers to the application of disease prevention methods in any place of livestock production to prevent or reduce the risks of the introduction of animal diseases in order to ensure healthy animals, livestock production and consumer safety. The control of animal disease refers to the application of animal disease control measures in any place of livestock production, or any specific designated area to limit and eradicate animal disease which has been introduced including clinical treatment, application of administrative measures, and emergency or specific animal disease eradication plans in Lao PDR. The Decree is divided as follows: General provisions (I); Disease Prevention (II); Animal Disease Control (III); Administration for Animal Disease Prevention and Control (IV); Final provisions (V).

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Website
www.laotradeportal.gov.la