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Instruction on protection against american foulbrood disease of honeybee.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Apiculture/sericulture Disinfection/disinfestation Pests/diseases Animal health Institution Animal production
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Instruction enters into force immediately after being distributed.
Abstract

The objective of this Instruction is to provide information regarding the American Foulbrood Disease. American foulbrood is a highly infectious disease by Paenibacillus larvae. The Instruction provides information regarding the causes and the diagnosis. Laboratory analysis is very crucial for the diagnosis and therefore proper samples have to be collected. Sampling details are given in the instruction. American foulbrood is a notifiable disease. Procedures that should be followed until the Government veterinary is on the scene, procedures when the Government veterinary arrives at the scene are all detailed. Infected area will be clearly marked as “Honeybees here are infected with American Foulbrood”. Information about the disinfectants is given in the instruction. American foulbrood could only be cured at its very early stages. Therefore infected bees and the hives are destroyed.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.tarim.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Law amending Law No. 3285 on animal health and Enforcement Agency.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2001

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Internal trade, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX