Diseases of Animals Act 1966 (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies) (Fertilisers Soil Improvers) Order 2008 (S.I. No. 253 of 2008). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Cultivated plants Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Authorization/permit Fertilizers/nutrients Registration Soil conservation/soil improvement Plant production Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Order regulates the use of organic fertilizers and soil improvers to minimize the risk of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies and other animal diseases. Full text English Website www.agriculture.gov.ie References - Legislation Repeals Diseases of Animals Act 1966 (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies) (Fertilisers Soil Improvers) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 615 of 2006). Legislation | Ireland | 2006 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Authorization/permit, Fertilizers/nutrients, Registration, Plant production Source: FAO, FAOLEX