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Diseases of Stock (Poultry) Regulations (Chapter 37:01).

Country/Territory
Botswana
Document type
Regulation
Date
1941 (2008)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Pests/diseases International trade Inspection Authorization/permit Animal health
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa
Abstract

No person shall introduce into Botswana, except from the Republic of South Africa, any poultry unless such poultry is accompanied by: (a) a written permit by the Principal Veterinary Officer authorizing the introduction of such poultry; (b) a certificate, issued by a veterinarian authorized thereto by the Government of the country of origin, showing: (i) that poultry examined was found healthy and free from diseases specified in this provision; (ii) in the case of domestic fowl, the tuberculine test was carried out; (iii) in the case of turkeys, geese and ducks, that the premises where the poultry came from was free from tuberculosis; (iv) agglutination tests in respect of specified fowl and turkeys were carried out and found negative. Regulation 4 deals with the introduction of birds. (5 regulations)

Full text
English
Website
www.laws.gov.bw

References - Legislation

Implements

Diseases of Animals Act (Chapter 37:01).

Legislation | Botswana | 1977 (2011)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Quarantine, International trade, Authorization/permit, Drugs, Fish disease, Aquaculture, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal by-products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX