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Minimum Standard Protocol for Semen Stations for Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases through Semen Rules, 2023.

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Animal reproduction Biosecurity Cattle Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Governance Inspection Internal trade Pests/diseases Quarantine Registration Standards Transport/storage
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
17th May, 2023.
Abstract

These Rules are made by the central government in exercise of the powers conferred by section 42 of the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009 (Act). The Rules empower the central government to specify disease prevention protocol and disease testing protocol for bovine bulls available at all semen stations in the territory of India. It also allows nomination of experts to verify the implementation of such protocols and identify labs for testing. The Rules lay down the powers of the state governments through their respective department of animal husbandry to direct all the semen stations to undertake testing of the bulls through the labs notified; and register all semen stations operating under their jurisdiction only after obtaining recommendations from experts nominated and satisfying that bulls available at semen stations are free from all diseases as listed under the Act and following biosecurity standards mentioned in Annexure-2 of the Rules. All unregistered semen stations shall be treated as ‘infected areas’ under section 20 of the Act and action shall be taken against them as specified under the Act.

Full text
English/Hindi
Website
dahd.nic.in

References - Legislation

Implements

Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009 (Act No. 27 of 2009).

Legislation | India | 2009

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Quarantine, Vaccination, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX