Law No. 3 modifies and converts into law Decree-Law No. 335 in order to strengthen epidemiological surveillance measures of the bovine spongiform encephalopathy.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Livestock

Keyword

Inspection Certification Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Cattle Sheep/goats Animal health Slaughtering Pests/diseases

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

Entered into force on 21 January 2001.

Abstract

This Law strengthens epidemiological surveillance measures of the bovine spongiform encephalopathy. A general prevention program against the said disease consists of rapid diagnosis tests of all slaughtered bovine, bison bison and bubalus bubalus aged over thirty months. An updated list of risk material coming from ovine and caprine animals will be provided. Particular attention is made to vertebral column and spleen of bovine aged over twelve months. Moreover, fats obtained from specified organ

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References - Legislation

Amends

Presidential Decree No. 335 strengthening measures for the epidemiological surveillance of the bovine spongiform encephalopathy.

Legislation | Italy | 2000

Keyword: Inspection, Certification, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX