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Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Jersey) Order 1958.

Country/Territory
Jersey (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1958 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Quarantine Inspection Disinfection/disinfestation Vaccination
Geographical area
Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order introduces measures for the prevention of spreading of foot-and-mouth disease in Jersey and applies provisions of article 8 of the Diseases of Animals (Jersey) Law 1956 to foot-and-mouth disease. Article 8 empowers the Minister to order slaughtering of diseased animals. Other measures include, declaration of an infected place or area, veterinary enquiry by the Minister, cleansing and disinfection, isolation of animals and restrictions on the movement of animals.

Full text
English
Website
www.jerseylaw.je

References - Legislation

Implements

Diseases of Animals (Jersey) Law 1956.

Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 1956 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Inspection, Drugs, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Animal Health (Foot and Mouth Disease) (Jersey) Order 2017 (R&O. 10/2017).

Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 2017

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Milk/dairy products, Biosecurity, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Inspection, International trade, Disinfection/disinfestation, Vaccination, Cattle, Swine, Sheep/goats, Ranching/captive breeding

Source: FAO, FAOLEX