Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on vaccination of pigeons against Newcastle disease (No. 33 of 1995). Country/Territory Finland Document type Regulation Date 1995 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Birds Marking/identification Vaccination Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decision of the Veterinary and Food Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, made under section 12 of the Act concerning animal diseases, provides for compulsory vaccination of pigeons against Newcastle disease by (municipal) veterinaries. An owner of a pigeon shall provide each pigeon which is intended to take part in a competition or exhibition with an individual identification ring that is attached to the foot and cannot be removed without damage to the bird. Full text Swedish Website www.finlex.fi References - Legislation Implements Act No. 55 of 1980 concerning animal diseases. Legislation | Finland | 1980 (1999) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Institution, Pests/diseases, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX