Fowl Pest Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 2004 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance on prevention of fowl pest and Newcastle Disease. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Poultry Disinfection/disinfestation Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes This Ordinance enters into force on 24 December 2005. Abstract The Ordinance contains at the outset a definition clause relating to various terms therein employed. Once the disease is ascertained in a place, all animals are to be destroyed under official supervisions. The plants have to be disinfected and cleaned according the EU-guidelines. Around an infected area a radius of at least 3 km has to be declared as protected zone. Slaughterhouses within the area have to be surveyed closely. Finally, the Ordinance sets out penalties in case of violations. The O Full text German References - Legislation Implements Ordinance amending Animal Diseases Ordinances and amending the Meat Labelling Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2000 Keyword: Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Fish disease, Packaging/labelling, Meat, Pests/diseases, Swine Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Ordinance amending Animal Diseases Ordinances and the Marine Fisheries Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2005 Keyword: Fish disease, Pests/diseases, Cattle, Poultry Source: FAO, FAOLEX