Government Ordinance on animal health requirements for the production, transport, trade with European Community Member States and import from third countries of equines.

Country/Territory: Slovakia
Document type: Regulation
Date: 2003
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Collection of Laws No. 294 of 2003.

Subject: Livestock
Keyword: Animal health International trade Internal trade Transport/storage Pests/diseases Equine-animals
Geographical area: Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes: The Ordinance enters into force on 1 August 2003.

Abstract: The Government Ordinance, which is composed of 21 articles and six Annexes, lays down detailed animal health conditions applicable to equines and to their transportation, trade with European Community Mmember States and their importation from third countries. During veterinary checks equine animals must not show any clinical symptoms of disease. Checks must be carried out up to 48 hours before their transportation.
Full text: Slovak
Website: www.b4b.sk

References - Legislation

Implements

Act no. 488/2002 on veterinary care and amendming certain acts.

Legislation | Slovakia | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal reproduction, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 90/426/EEC on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae.

Legislation | European Union | 1990

Keyword: Animal health, International trade, Pests/diseases, Equine-animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX