Fight against the foot-and-mouth disease Ordinance 2001 (P.I. No. 197/2001). Country/Territory Cyprus Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Disinfection/disinfestation Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Pests/diseases Vaccination Geographical area European Union Countries, Western Asia Entry into force notes The Ordinance shall enter into force by a Cabinet Council Decision to be published in the Official Gazette of the Republic. Abstract The Ordinance lays down provisions for the protection from foot- and-mouth disease: obligation to give notice to the competent authorities for inspection; measures to be taken in case of suspected and verified infection; surveillance measures to farms consisting of more units; epizootic investigation; monitoring of farms being in contact with an infected unit; infection post-diagnosis measures; disinfection; laboratory tests; recognition and identification of the origin of animals; use and avail Full text Greek