Regional Law No. 308-OD “On veterinary practice”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Volgograd Document type Legislation Date 1999 (2008) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Institution Animal health Pests/diseases Inspection Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Regional Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Regional Law regulates relations in the sphere of veterinary with a view of preventing outbreak of infectious and mass non-infectious animal diseases, mitigation of the consequences thereof, ensuring safety of animal products and byproducts, and protection of the population against diseases common to animals and human beings. Competence of state regional veterinary service shall include: (a) supervision over activity of veterinary institutions; (b) assessment of epizootic situation; (c) veterinary and sanitary inspection of animal and plant production at markets; (c) disinfection and disinfestations; and (d) laboratory and clinical testing. Full text Russian Website regzakon.fpa.su References - Legislation Amended by Regional Law No.252-OD amending Regional Law No. 308-OD “On veterinary practice”. Legislation | Russian Federation | 2015 Keyword: Institution, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX