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Order No. 1469 on fighting African Swine Fever.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Swine Data collection/reporting Vaccination
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
15 December 2015.
Abstract

The Order sets regulations for whomever in custody of farm animals suspected of being infected with African Swine Fever should immediately notify a veterinarian. For any suspicious case in feral pigs must immediatelly notify to the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark. Notification must be made in case of sudden death or one or more of the following symptoms: increased body temperature, decreased appetite, uncoordinated movements and staggering hind limb gait, tearing, breaking entries and constipation or bloody diarrhea, red or blue sheen in the skin, especially on the legs and ears, and paralysis. Symptoms develop gradually in that order. In addition, there may be reproductive disorders. A farm is considered infected with African Swine Fever, when confirmed by the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration on the basis of clinical and post-mortem or laboratory studies findings conducted at the National Veterinary Institute (DTU). When there is an outbreak of African Swine Fever in pigs on a farm, a protection and surveillance zone around the farm shall be set up. Protection zone with a minimum radius of 3 km, included in the surveillance zone with a minimum radius of 10 kilometers.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk; http

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 2002/60/EC laying down specific provisions for the control of African swine fever and amending Directive 92/119/EEC as regards Teschen disease and African swine fever.

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Swine, Quarantine, Early warning system, Vaccination, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Inspection

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