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Foot and Mouth Disease Regulations (Cap. 67:02).

Country/Territory
Trinidad and Tobago
Document type
Regulation
Date
1955 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Ministry of Legal Affairs.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Quarantine Disinfection/disinfestation Inspection Data collection/reporting Animal feed/feedstuffs Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations set out measures to prevent the spreading of Foot and Mouth Disease. Measures include: notification and certification of (suspected) disease; investigations by inspectors; restrictions on the movement of animals and materials in contact with animals; disposal of carcases; cleansing and disinfection; and sterilization of milk to be used as feed for animals. The Regulations set out rules that apply to places where there is a certified (suspected) outbreak of the disease.

Full text
English
Website
www.legalaffairs.gov.tt

References - Legislation

Implements

Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act (Cap. 67:02).

Legislation | Trinidad and Tobago | 1955 (2013)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Authorization/permit, Quarantine, Inspection, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Birds, Cattle, Equine-animals, Sheep/goats, Insects, Poultry, Swine, Reptiles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX