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European Communities (African swine fever) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 4 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Swine Animal reproduction Quarantine Vaccination Transport/storage Inspection Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations implement Council Directive 2002/60/EC laying down specific measures for the control of African swine fever. They provide for measures to control the disease such as notification, quarantine, cleansing and disinfection, establishment of protection and surveillance zones, authorization of movement of animals and their products in a protection zone, establishment of part of Ireland as infected area, etc. The Regulations also prohibit vaccination, except under a notice issued by t

Full text
English
Website
www.irishstatutebook.ie

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 2002/60/EC laying down specific provisions for the control of African swine fever and amending Directive 92/119/EEC as regards Teschen disease and African swine fever.

Legislation | European Union | 2002 | Repealed

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Swine, Quarantine, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Vaccination, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Diseases of Animals Act 1966 (Notification and Control of Animal Diseases) Order 2008 (S.I. No. 101 of 2008).

Legislation | Ireland | 2008

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Swine, Transport/storage, Quarantine, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX