Regulation on measures for early detection and control of animal leptospirosis. Country/Territory Bosnia and Herzegovina Territorial subdivision Republika Srpska Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Wild fauna Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 12 January 2018). Abstract This Regulation, based on the provisions of the Veterinary Law (Republic of Srpska), prescribes measures for early detection, diagnosis, method of implementation, control and suppression of leptospirosis in animals. Leptospirosis is an acute infectious disease of domestic and wild animals that belongs to the group of zoonoses, and the cause of leptospirosis are bacteria of the genus Leptospira. Diagnostic examination of animals for leptospirosis is performed: 1) in case of abortion; 2) in case of illness or death of animals with established clinical signs indicating leptospirosis suspicion; 3) if pathoanatomical changes are found during slaughtering, on the basis of which leptospirosis can be suspected. Full text Serbian Website rzsm.org References - Legislation Implements Veterinary Law (Republic of Srpska). Legislation | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2017 Keyword: Aquatic animals, Fish disease, Molluscs, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, HACCP, Basic legislation, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Institution, Data collection/reporting, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Marking/identification, Offences/penalties, Public health, Quarantine, Vaccination, Drugs Source: FAO, FAOLEX