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Order No. 1327 on controlling vesicular stomatitis.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Pests/diseases Quarantine Inspection Data collection/reporting Animal health
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 December 2015.
Abstract

This Order sets regulations in the control of vesicular stomatitis affecting livestock destined to human consumption. Provisions require to immediatelly notify a veterinarian of any suspect cases through the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (Ministry of Environment and FOod of Denmark). An epidemiological investigation shall begin pursuant to this notice and should include the following: 1) The length of time that vesicular stomatitis may have occurred on the premises. 2) Information on the possible origin of vesicular stomatitis at and the identification of other locations where animals of susceptible species may have become infected. 3) Information on the transport of susceptible livestock species from their farming locations, including the removal of dead animals of susceptible species. Once determined vesicular stomatitis cases on a farmz, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration shall create a quarantine and surveillance zone around the farm. Vaccination against vesicular stomatitis is not allowed, however the Food Authorities may order vaccination of susceptible species on outbreak of vesicular stomatitis.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 92/119/EEC introducing general Community measures for the control of certain animal diseases and specific measures relating to swine vesicular disease.

Legislation | European Union | 1992

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Inspection, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Transport/storage

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

Order No. 511 on the functions and powers of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries.

Legislation | Denmark | 2015

Keyword: Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Aquaculture, Policy/planning, Food quality control/food safety, Codex Alimentarius, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX