Decree No. 228/GoL on the Prevention and Control of Animal Epidemic Disease. País/Territorio Lao, Rep. Dem. Popular Tipo de documento Reglamento Fecha 2012 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Materia Ganado Palabra clave Procedimientos judiciales/procedimientos administrativos Higiene/procedimientos sanitarios Sanidad animal Producción animal Plagas/enfermedades Medicamentos Área geográphica Asia, Asia y Pacifico, Naciones en desarrollo sin litoral, Países menos desarrollados, Asia Sudoriental Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force one hundred and eighty days after its signature. Resumen This Decree, consisting of five Chapters, regulates the Prevention and Control of Animal Epidemic Disease. The prevention of animal disease refers to the application of disease prevention methods in any place of livestock production to prevent or reduce the risks of the introduction of animal diseases in order to ensure healthy animals, livestock production and consumer safety. The control of animal disease refers to the application of animal disease control measures in any place of livestock production, or any specific designated area to limit and eradicate animal disease which has been introduced including clinical treatment, application of administrative measures, and emergency or specific animal disease eradication plans in Lao PDR. The Decree is divided as follows: General provisions (I); Disease Prevention (II); Animal Disease Control (III); Administration for Animal Disease Prevention and Control (IV); Final provisions (V). Texto completo Inglés Página web www.laotradeportal.gov.la