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Swine Fever (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 Swine
Geographical area
Europe, North Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order introduces measures to prevent the spreading and control of swine fever in Jersey and applies article 8 of the Law and the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Jersey) Order 1958 to swine fever. Article 8 empowers the Minister to order slaughtering of diseased animals. Measures include a veterinary enquiry by the Minister, the declaration of an infected place by the Minister, isolation or detention of infected animals, restrictions on the movement of animals, cleansing and disinfection, disposal of carcasses of infected animals and the keeping of records by owners of boars.

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Repealed by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 (Swine) (Jersey) Order 2017 (R&O. 14/2017).

Legislation | Jersey (UK) | 2017

Keyword: Biosecurity, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Transport/storage, Monitoring, Vaccination

Source: FAO, FAOLEX