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Diseases of Animals Act 1966 (Control of Salmonella in Ducks) Order 2010 (S.I. No. 565 of 2010).

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Poultry products Food quality control/food safety Animal health Pests/diseases Poultry
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order provides for the control of Salmonellosis in ducks and duck eggs. It requires the owner or person in charge of ducks whose eggs are sold to develop and put in place a programme for the control of salmonella. It also defines duties of relative to testing, sampling, transport, notification, record-keeping and registration and defines offences. Ducks that are affected with Salmonellosis shall be kept separated and such ducks shall not be used for breeding purposes.

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