Punjab Livestock and Birds Disease Act, 1948 (East Punjab Act No. 47 of 1948). Country/Territory India Territorial subdivision Punjab Document type Legislation Date 1948 (1968) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the prevention and control of diseases affecting livestock and birds. Subject Livestock Keyword Basic legislation Animal health Birds Pests/diseases Internal trade Quarantine Disinfection/disinfestation Inspection Transport/storage Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Abstract The purpose of this Act is to prevent the outbreak and spread of any disease listed in the Schedule attached to the text. Full text English Website www.india.gov.in