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Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act, 2009 (Act No. 27 of 2009).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette of India, Extraordinary, dated 20th March 2009.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Disinfection/disinfestation Inspection Internal trade International trade Quarantine Vaccination Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 25th August 2009.
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to provide prevention, control and eradication of infectious diseases and contagious diseases affecting animals for prevention of outbreak or spreading of such diseases from one state to another and to meet the international obligations of India facilitating import and export of animals and animal products and for matters connected. The Act also establishes the following actions to be taken: mandatory reporting of scheduled diseases for the owner/person in-charge of animal; Segregation of infected animals; Disease Control Areas; Compulsory vaccination of all animals; Identification of Animals; Restriction of Movement of Animals; Issuing vaccination certificate; Quarantine camps and check posts and other animal protecting provisions. The Act further provides for offences and penalties.

Full text
English
Website
indiacode.nic.in

References - Legislation

Repeals

Glanders and Farcy Act, 1899 (No. 13 of 1899).

Legislation | India | 1899

Keyword: Animal health, Slaughtering, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Tamil Nadu Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals (Check post and Quarantine Camp, Manner of inspection) Rules, 2013.

Legislation | India | 2013

Keyword: Animal health, Quarantine, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Vaccination, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Minimum Standard Protocol for Semen Stations for Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases through Semen Rules, 2023.

Legislation | India | 2023

Keyword: Animal health, Animal reproduction, Biosecurity, Cattle, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Governance, Inspection, Internal trade, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Registration, Standards, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

West Bengal Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals (Check Post, Quarantine Camp, Manner of Inspection, etc.,) Rules, 2016.

Legislation | India | 2016

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Quarantine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification S.R.O.No.361/2014 on the Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals.

Legislation | India | 2014

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Inspection, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Karnataka Prevention and Control of Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals (Check Post and Quarantine Camp, Manner of Inspection etc.,) Rules, 2014.

Legislation | India | 2014

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Inspection, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX