Diseases of Animals (Sheep and Goat Spongiform Encephalopathy) (Jersey) Order 2003. Country/Territory Jersey (UK) Document type Regulation Date 2003 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Slaughtering Geographical area Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Order, for purposes of article 4 of the Diseases of Animals (Jersey) Law 1956 extends the definition of “disease” in article 1(3) of the Law so as to include sheep and goat spongiform encephalopathy and applies article 8 of the Law to sheep and goat spongiform encephalopathy. Article 8 empowers the Minister to order slaughtering of diseased animals. Full text English Website www.jerseylaw.je References - Legislation Implements Diseases of Animals (Jersey) Law 1956. Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 1956 (2006) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Inspection, Drugs, International trade, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by EU Legislation (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies) (Jersey) Regulations 2015 (R&O.149/2015). Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 2015 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, International trade, Inspection, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Slaughtering, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX