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Ordinance on the protection against the morbus Aujeszky.

Country/Territory
Germany
Document type
Regulation
Date
1997 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 74, 23 December 2005, pp.3609-3617.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Pests/diseases Animal health Swine Disinfection/disinfestation Inspection
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The present Ordinance enters into force on 24 December 2005.
Abstract

An Ordinance to protect pigs from contracting swine fever. The Ordinance contains at the outset a definition clause relating to various terms therein employed, such as "swine fever", "diseased animal", etc. Part 2 deals with protective measures for pigs and Part 4 with similar measures applicable to other animals. Once the disease is ascertained in a certain place, all pigs have to be destroyed under official supervision. Plants have to be disinfected and cleaned according to EU guidelines. A protected zone has to be declared around an infected area. The Ordinance consists of 17 articles divided into 5 Parts and 2 Annexes.

Full text
German
Website
www.bgbl.de

References - Legislation

Amended by

Ordinance amending Animal Diseases Ordinances and the Marine Fisheries Ordinance.

Legislation | Germany | 2005

Keyword: Fish disease, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Cattle, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance amending the Ordinance on the protection against the morbus Aujeszky.

Legislation | Germany | 1998

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Animal health, Swine, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX