Decree setting rules for the prophylaxis of scrapie in ovine and caprine herds. Country/Territory Italy Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 120, 25 May 1999. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Hygiene/sanitary procedures Slaughtering Pests/diseases Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract According to Presidential Decree No. 320 of 8 February 1954, any animal older than twelve months which shows clinical signs giving rise to the suspicion of scrapie is to be considered suspected. This Decree prescribes that any suspected case of scrapie must be immediately reported to the competent authorities. The national authority will also dispose the slaughtering of animals affected from scrapie and samples analysed in approved laboratories. The results will be communicated to the Ministry of Health. Under article 6 is established a financial compensation for the owners of caprine and ovine herds affected from scrapie. (8 articles and 3 Annexes) Full text Italian References - Legislation Implements Presidential Decree No. 320 on veterinary police. Legislation | Italy | 1954 Keyword: Institution, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Vaccination, Authorization/permit, Aquaculture, Fish disease, Disinfection/disinfestation, International trade, Animal health, Animal production, Slaughtering, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree repealing article 4, paragraph 1, c) of the Decree setting rules for the prophylaxis of scrapie in ovine and caprine herds. Legislation | Italy | 2007 Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Milk/dairy products, Sheep/goats, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX