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Decree No. 32/20 of the Ministry of Public Health validating Sanitary and veterinary rules “Impact of brucellosis on human environment due to microbiological factors”.

Country/Territory
Belarus
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen.
Keyword
Public health Animal health Pests/diseases
Geographical area
CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force 15 days after the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Decree validates Sanitary and veterinary rules “Impact of brucellosis on human environment due to microbiological factors”. It establishes that the main sources of infection of brucellosis for human beings are sheep, goat, cattle and swine. Brucellosis shall be classified as infectious disease common to animals and human beings. Brucella shall be classified as pathogenic microorganism. Owners (farmers, lessees) of agricultural animals shall be responsible for the observance of sanitary and veterinary rules and regulations related to animal health and shall have the following duties: (a) to register animals by the local veterinary service unit; (b) to perform trade, slaughtering, grazing and transportation with prior authorization of veterinary service; (c) to put in quarantine for 30 days newly arrived animals; and (d) to inform the local veterinary unit of all suspected cases of brucellosis.

Full text
Russian
Website
zakonby.net

References - Legislation

Repeals

Joint decree No. 154/37 of the Ministry of Public Health and of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food validating Sanitary and Veterinary Regulation related to impact of brucellosis on human environment.

Legislation | Belarus | 2002

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX