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Order No. 1288 on Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) control on sheeps and caprines.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Sheep/goats Data collection/reporting Hygiene/sanitary procedures Slaughtering
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 1 January 2012.
Abstract

The Order provides regulations regarding the monitoring of TSE-affected sheeps and goats - as well as for scrapie and BSE - for the purpose of containing risks of disease-spread. Veterinary supervision and recording of cases shall be notified to the national Food and Administration authorities. The Order aheres to EU regulations. Inspection of intact brain stems samples of the animal(s) shall undergo tests in approved laboratories and results thereof shall be registered in the national database. Tests of animals affected by BSE or/and scrapie shall also take place in order to identify origin of disease. Hygiene procedures shall be applied to all contaminated sites and equipment.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EC) No. 999/2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Slaughtering, Food quality control/food safety, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Keeping Act (LBK no. 9 of 06/01/2022).

Legislation | Denmark | 2004 (2022)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, International trade, Transport/storage, Inspection, Ranching/captive breeding, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Slaughtering, Swine, Marking/identification, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 1491 on monitoring and control of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) in sheep and goats.

Legislation | Denmark | 2019

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Sheep/goats, Data collection/reporting, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Slaughtering, Animal by-products, Inspection, Risk assessment/management, Disinfection/disinfestation, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX