Diseases of Animals Act, 1966 (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Regulation of Sheep Shearing) Order, 2001 (S.I. No. 228 of 2001). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Non-edible products Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract The effect of this Order is to provide for the registration of contract sheep-shearers and permit the resumption of sheep shearing (under strict conditions) from 28 May, 2001.“Registered” means entered on the register of commercial sheep shearers maintained under article 6 of this Order. A person shall not leave any lands or premises after shearing sheep, unless he or she: (a) disinfects him or herself, (b) disinfects any equipment used for shearing sheep, (c) changes his or her clothing and foo Full text English Website www.ucc.ie References - Legislation Implements Diseases of Animals Act, 1966 (No. 6 of 1966). Legislation | Ireland | 1966 | Repealed Keyword: Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Cattle, Registration, Quarantine Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Diseases of Animals Act, 1966 (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Regulation of Sheep Shearing) (Revocation) Order, 2007 (S.I. No. 163 of 2007). Legislation | Ireland | 2007 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Non-edible products Source: FAO, FAOLEX