Ministerial Resolution No. 255 of 2003 on the inquiry measures in gastric miscarriage disease (Brucellosis) in the United Arab Emirates. Country/Territory United Arab Emirates Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Cattle Certification Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Institution International trade Pests/diseases Quarantine Slaughtering Geographical area Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on 15 July 2003. Abstract This Resolution is composed of 5 articles. Article 1 deals with the measures to be taken for the importion of animals which are: (a) reinforcement of the control on the crossing points; (b) subject all imported animals for breeding or slaughtering purposes to the analysis at the expenses of traders. Article 2 defines measures to be taken for the animals in the UAE by the issuance of disease- free certificates for sane animals. Owners shall slaughter affected animals under the control of a veterinary authority (art. 3). The Director of Animal Resources Department shall cooperate with the Concerned Authorities for the implementation of this Resolution (art. 4). Full text Arabic