Law No. 569 establishing animal sanitary defence measures. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Legislation Date 1948 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Law enters into force 90 days after its publication. Abstract This Law, composed of 9 articles, aimed at safeguarding public health, recognises, under condition of previous appraisal, the right to indemnity for the loss caused by the necessary sacrifice of infected animals or destruction of objects or rural buildings. The law stipulates that the indemnity is not granted for animal lethal illnesses and sets the compensation criteria possible for animal loss. With regards to the destruction of objects or rural buildings, the Law establishes the compensation Full text Portuguese Website www.agricultura.gov.br References - Legislation Amended by Law No. 11.515 amending Law No. 569 of 1948 ruling on basic animal sanitary measures. Legislation | Brazil | 2007 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX