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Law No. 7.580 amending Law No. 5.736 to include the mandatory vaccination against brucellosis.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Territorial subdivision
Espírito Santo
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Animal production Cattle Pests/diseases Drugs Vaccination Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Hygiene/sanitary procedures
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Law amends article 15 of Law No. 5.736 to include the mandatory vaccination against brucellosis animal disease. Amended article, establishes in particular that vaccines against foot-and-mouth disease and brucellosis in cattle and buffalo are mandatory throughout the state of Espírito Santo. Vaccinations will always be paid for by the owner, the first of which must be carried out directly by him and the second by the executing agency of the programme in the State or by a registered or accredited veterinarian, within the periods established by the executing agency, in accordance with the legislation. Specific vaccination against brucellosis is mandatory for all females of the bovine and buffalo species, aged 3 to 8 months. The use of the B19 vaccine is prohibited in males of any age and in females over 8 months of age.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
idaf.es.gov.br

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 5.736 providing for the animal health protection.

Legislation | Brazil | 1998

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Internal trade, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Animal welfare, Drugs, Vaccination, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX