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