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Government Decree on the control of rabies (No. 724 of 2014).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Animal production Disinfection/disinfestation Inspection Biosecurity Vaccination Quarantine Public health
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 22 September 2014.
Abstract

The present Government Decree applies to the control of rabies in animals. 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 rabies has been established, including the duties of the supervisory authorities. When there is a suspicion of infection, the control authority shall examine the animal and take the necessary samples from it without delay. An investigation into the origin and spread of the animal disease shall also be conducted. If the disease is confirmed, the control authority shall take the necessary measures to prevent the disease from spreading without delay, including isolating the animal, monitoring its health, and eventually killing it. The Decree further contains detailed provisions on decisions regarding asymptomatic animals, cleaning and disinfection of the animal husbandry site, measures to be taken case stray dogs or cats cross the eastern border, the obligation to vaccinate hunting dogs and authorities' working dogs, and notification duties to health authorities.

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Repealed by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