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Government Decree on the control of anthrax (No. 24 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2013
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Animal production Cattle Equine-animals Disinfection/disinfestation Inspection Biosecurity
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 1 January 2014.
Abstract

The present Government Decree applies to the control of anthrax in cattle, ungulates and horses. It lays down further provisions on the implementation of different Sections of the Act on Animal Diseases. Its provisions cover measures to be taken before and after anthrax has been established, including the duties of the supervisory authorities. When a case of anthrax is suspected, the supervisory authority shall take blood samples and check the health status of animals in the same holding. When a case is confirmed, Regional State Administrative Agency shall take the necessary measures to prevent the disease from spreading without delay, including those mentioned in Section 3. The holdings where the sick animals have been kept shall be cleaned and disinfected and other measures be taken to ensure the eradication of the disease.

Full text
Swedish
Website
mmm.fi

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 441 of 2013 on animal diseases.

Legislation | Finland | 2013

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Institution, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Monitoring, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Animal reproduction, Biosecurity, Animal production, Vaccination, Quarantine, Offences/penalties, Ranching/captive breeding, Alien species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Act on animal diseases (No. 76 of 2021).

Legislation | Finland | 2021

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Basic legislation, Public health, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Monitoring, Registration, Data collection/reporting, Animal reproduction, Biosecurity, Risk assessment/management, Vaccination, Quarantine, Classification/declassification, Transport/storage, International trade, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Wild fauna, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX