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Ministerial Resolution No. 316 of 2023 regarding health and technical conditions for poultry production farms.

Country/Territory
United Arab Emirates
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal by-products Animal health Animal production Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Pests/diseases Hygiene/sanitary procedures Poultry Processing/handling Public health
Geographical area
Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This 8-article Resolution is designed to establish health and technical prerequisites for poultry production farms with the following objectives (i) preventing the dissemination of epidemic diseases, including those with zoonotic potential; (ii) ensuring adherence to animal welfare standards; (iii) promoting increased domestic poultry production; (iv) enhancing food security; (v) safeguarding the health and quality of animal products derived from these farms. The Resolution covers the following aspects (i) licensing requirements; (ii) health and technical criteria for poultry farms, including their location outside residential areas, accessibility, connectivity, elevated position, and flood-free zones; (iii) construction standards; (iv) operational guidelines; and (v) measures to prevent and address animal diseases, prompt veterinarian alerts, and strategies to mitigate the potential transmission of such diseases to humans.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.moccae.gov.ae