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Order No. 10/2001 prohibiting bovine importation from areas infected by BSE disease.

Country/Territory
Cabo Verde
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Boletim da República de Cabo Verde No. 9 (I Series), 9 April 2001, pp. 92 and 93.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Livestock
Keyword
Cattle International trade Pests/diseases Animal health
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, North Atlantic, Sahel, Small Island Developing States, Western Africa
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force immediately.
Abstract

This Order prohibits bovine importation from areas infected by BSE disease. It consists of 7 articles establishing the aforementioned prohibition in order to avoid the spreading of spongiform encephalopaty disease within the territory of the Republic of Cape Verde. Sanctions for illegal activities are specified in the text.

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