Livestock Health Act (R.S.N.L. 1990, c. L-22).

Country/Territory: Canada
Territorial subdivision: Newfoundland
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1970 (2006)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act respecting the prevention of diseases in livestock.

Subject: Livestock
Keyword: Animal health Animal production Pests/diseases
Geographical area: Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic

Abstract: This Act aims at preventing and managing diseases in livestock in Newfoundland and Labrador. Under section 3, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council may by proclamation designate a part of the province as a livestock health area in respect of livestock generally or a particular class or kind of livestock. In addition, under section 6, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council may by regulations provide for the implementation of an arrangement made between the minister and the Minister of Agriculture (Canada) for cooperating in the control and eradication of livestock diseases.
Full text: English
Website: www.gov.nf.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Livestock Health Regulations (N.L.R. 1081/96).

Legislation | Canada | 1996 (2005)

Keyword: Animal health, Animal production, Inspection, International trade, Quarantine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Animal Health and Protection Act (SNL 2010, c A-9.1).

Legislation | Canada | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Fish disease, Animal health, Certification, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, International trade, Public health, Traceability/product tracing, Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Apiculture/sericulture, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX