Diseases of Animals Act 1966 (Bluetongue) (Restriction on imports from restricted zones) Order 2008 (S.I. No. 46 of 2008). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases International trade Cattle Sheep/goats Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Order prohibits the importation into Ireland of a female bovine animal aged 12 months or more, or a female sheep aged 6 months or more ("ruminant") that has been on a premises or a holding in a restricted zone for bluetongue as defined in Commission Regulation 1266/2007/EC, except if such animal is destined for immediate slaughter. The Order also prohibits the possession or control of a ruminant or a product derived from a ruminant that has been imported contrary to this Order. Full text English Website www.agriculture.gov.ie References - Legislation Implements Diseases of Animals Act, 1966 (No. 6 of 1966). Legislation | Ireland | 1966 Keyword: Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Cattle, Registration, Quarantine, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX