European Communities (Control of Bluetongue) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 676 of 2007). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases International trade Vaccination Quarantine Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations carry into effect in Ireland the measures provided for in Council Directive 2000/75/EC and Commission Decision 2005/393/EC relating to Bluetongue. The Regulations impose certain duties, in case of a suspected outbreak of bluetongue, on a person in possession of or in control of an animal and any other person who, by reason of an examination, laboratory test result or otherwise, becomes aware or suspects or who should reasonably be aware that there is an outbreak or a suspected outbreak of bluetongue in an animal. The Regulations also require official veterinaries to undertake specified action and grant powers to the Minister to declare certain protection and surveillance measures. The Regulations also place restrictions on vaccination of animals. Full text English Website www.agriculture.gov.ie References - Legislation Implements Commission Decision 2005/393/EC on protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue and conditions applying to movements from or through these zones. Legislation | European Union | 2005 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Grazing Source: FAO, FAOLEX Diseases of Animals Act, 1966 (No. 6 of 1966). Legislation | Ireland | 1966 Keyword: Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Cattle, Registration, Quarantine, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 2000/75/EC laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue. Legislation | European Union | 2000 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Grazing, Quarantine Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals European Communities (Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Regulations, 2002 (S.I. No. 125 of 2002). Legislation | Ireland | 2002 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX