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Sheep-Pox (Jersey) Order 1958.

Country/Territory
Jersey (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
1958 (2006)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Quarantine Inspection Disinfection/disinfestation Sheep/goats Slaughtering
Geographical area
Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order introduces measures to prevent the spreading of and to control sheep-pox in Jersey and applies provisions of article 8 of the Diseases of Animals (Jersey) Law 1956 to sheep-pox. Article 8 empowers the Minister to order slaughtering of diseased animals. Measures include a veterinary inquiry ordered by the Minister, the declaration of an infected place by the Minister, restriction on the movement of sheep, detention of flocks in stables, disinfection and other treatment of animals and veterinary inspections.

Full text
English
Website
www.jerseylaw.je

References - Legislation

Implements

Diseases of Animals (Jersey) Law 1956.

Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 1956 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Inspection, Drugs, International trade, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Animal Health (Miscellaneous Exotic Diseases) (Jersey) Order 2017 (R&O. 12/2017).

Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 2017

Keyword: Biosecurity, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Disinfection/disinfestation, Birds, Vaccination, Sheep/goats, Cattle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX