Decree No. 5 of 2013 of the Ministry of Agriculture laying down the revised Administrative Measures for Practicing Veterinarians. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 2008 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Registration Inspection Institution Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Entry into force notes These Measures entered into force on 1 January 2009. Abstract The purpose of these Measures is to regulate the practice of practicing veterinarians, improve veterinary professional quality, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of veterinarians, and protect animal health and public health safety. The Mmeasures consist of 45 Articles divided into 6 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Qualification Examination (II); Practice Registration and Filing (III); Management of Practice Activities (IV); Penalties (V); Supplementary Provisions(VI). Full text Chinese Website www.gov.cn References - Legislation Implements Law of the People’s Republic of China on Animal Epidemic Prevention. Legislation | China | 2007 Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal production, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Quarantine, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX