Governmental Ordinance laying down provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue. Country/Territory Slovakia Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Collection of Laws No. 275 of 2003. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Grazing Data collection/reporting 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 This Governmental Ordinance, which is composed of 18 articles and two Annexes, sets out rules for the control and eradication of bluetongue. Any individual or legal person keeping animals must immediately inform the competent authority in case of suspicion of outbreak of the disease. 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 2000/75/EC laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue. Legislation | European Union | 2000 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Grazing, Quarantine Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Ordinance laying down measures for the control and eradication of bluetongue. Legislation | Slovakia | 2012 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Grazing, Quarantine Source: FAO, FAOLEX