Order No. 1328 on controlling sheep and goat plague, and sheep and goat pox.

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Pests/diseases Inspection Quarantine Sheep/goats 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 concerning the control of sheep and goat plague, as well as sheep and goat pox. 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 the plague may have occurred on the premises. 2) Information on the possible origin of the plague 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 sheep and goat plague and pox cases on a farm, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration shall create a quarantine and surveillance zone around the farm. Vaccination against the plague is not allowed, however the Food Authorities may order vaccination of susceptible species on outbreak thereof.

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