Regulation on detection, prevention and eradication of bluetongue. Country/Territory Slovenia Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 23/2004 Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Quarantine Inspection Vaccination Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Regulation entered into force on 20 March 2004. Abstract This Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, which is composed of 16 articles and three Annexes, lays down minimum measures for the detection, prevention and eradication of bluetongue. Any suspected occurrence of bluetongue should be immediately notified to the Veterinary Administration. In case of a suspicion of bluetongue a veterinarian is obliged without delay to confirm or disprove the suspect and immediately notify the Veterinary Administration and the National Veterinary Institute about any suspicions. Immediately after the official confirmation of the disease there have to be defined the limits of the infected area with a radius of 100 kilometers around the infected holding and the surveillance zone, which extends at least 50 miles over the infected area. It must take into account geographical, administrative, ecological and epidemiological factors of the disease and possible control. Full text Slovenian Website www.pisrs.si References - Legislation Implements Veterinary Act. Legislation | Slovenia | 2001 (2018) Keyword: Aquatic animals, Fish disease, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Drugs, Vaccination, Animal welfare, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation on measures for detection, prevention and supression of bluetongue. Legislation | Slovenia | 2012 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Grazing, Quarantine, Vaccination Source: FAO, FAOLEX