Blue Tongue Order (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. 55 of 2003). País/Territorio Reino Unido Subdivisión territorial Northern Ireland Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2003 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Ganado Palabra clave Sanidad animal Plagas/enfermedades Inspección Vacunación Área geográphica Islas del Océano Atlántico, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Norte, Mar del Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Septentrional Entry into force notes Comes into force on 19 February 2003. Resumen Articles 1 and 2 contain introductory provisions, including definitions of certain terms used in the Order. Article 3 provides that certain activities authorised under the Specified Animal Pathogens Order (Northern Ireland) 1999 are not covered by the Order. Article 4 prohibits unauthorised vaccination against the disease. Articles 5 to 8 concern measures to be taken when blue tongue is known or suspected to exist on premises. Articles 5 and 6 provide for notification to be given to the Divisional Veterinary Officer and for the isolation of animals when disease is known to exist or is suspected. Article 7 provides for the service of notices by inspectors requiring compliance with certain restrictions. Article 8 sets out the powers of inspectors. Articles 9 to 11 concern measures to be taken when an outbreak of blue tongue has been confirmed. Article 9 provides for the service of notices. Articles 10 and 11 provide for the declaration of infected areas and the provisions which are to apply in infected areas. Article 12 sets out the general duties of occupiers, keepers and others under the Order. Article 13 sets out the powers of inspectors when the requirements in notices served by them are not complied with. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.opsi.gov.uk Referencias - Legislación Implementa Council Directive 2000/75/EC laying down specific provisions for the control and eradication of bluetongue. Legislación | Unión Europea | 2000 Palabra clave: Sanidad animal, Plagas/enfermedades, Pastorear, Cuarentena Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX