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Diseases (Compulsory Foot and Mouth Vaccination) Rules (Cap. 364).

Country/Territory
Kenya
Document type
Regulation
Date
1966 (2012)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Vaccination Cattle Sheep/goats Swine Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa
Abstract

These Rules concern the vaccination of cattle against foot and mouth disease. The Director of Veterinary Services may, by notice in the Gazette, declare any area to be a compulsory foot and mouth vaccination area. All cattle, in such area shall be immunized against the disease by a vaccine approved by the Director of Veterinary Services, and immunity shall be maintained by repeated vaccinations as considered necessary by the Director. All pigs, sheep and goats shall be vaccinated against foot and mouth disease as required by the Director.

Full text
English
Website
www.kenyalaw.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Animal Diseases Act (Cap. 364).

Legislation | Kenya | 1965 (2012)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Crustaceans, Fish disease, Molluscs, Animal health, Aquatic animals, Food quality control/food safety, Slaughtering, Basic legislation, Grazing, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Ranching/captive breeding, Offences/penalties, Pastoralism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX