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Disposal of dead animals 1981 (By-law No. 8).

Country/Territory
Bhutan
Document type
Regulation
Date
1981
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
The Livestock Act and By-laws, Ministry of Development, Animal Husbandry Department, November 1980, pp. 36 and 37.
Subject
Livestock, Water
Keyword
Animal production Authorization/permit Toxicity/poisoning Basin/catchment/watershed Ecosystem preservation Freshwater pollution Liability/compensation Freshwater resources management Organic waste Pollution control Inland waters
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, Southern Asia
Abstract

With a view to prevent water pollution and other environmental pollution and to ensure the early detection of diseases, this By-law prohibits to throw any dead animal or parts thereof into rivers, lakes, ponds or other surface waters. If the animal is a Government property or a registered breeding animal the DAHO/DVO shall make a necropsy in order to determine the causes of death. If the animal is a private property, the owner shall inform the DAHO/DVO if he suspects that the death was caused either by a notifiable disease or by a wilful action. Article 5 establishes penalties in case of violation.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Livestock Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 1981.

Legislation | Bhutan | 1981

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal welfare, Animal reproduction, Animal production, Poultry, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Animal feed/feedstuffs, International trade, Animal by-products, Cattle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX