Commission Decision 2003/218/EC on protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue, and on rules applicable to movements of animals in and from those zones and repealing Decision 2001/783/EC.

Sujet

Bétail

Mot clé

Santé des animaux Parasites/maladies Désinfection Quarantaine

Aire géographique

Países de la Unión Europea

Entry into force notes

The Decision applies from 18 April 2003.

Résumé

The purpose of this Decision is to establish restricted zones with a view to preventing the spread of bluetongue. Such restricted zones shall encompass protection and surveillance zones as per article 8 of Directive 2000/75/EC. Further rules hereby established lay down restrictions on movements in and from those zones of animals of species susceptible to bluetongue. Precisely, article 2 prohibits the dispatch and transit of live animals of species susceptible to bluetongue and their sperm, ova and embryos from or through the territories referred to in Annex I. However, article 3 lays down some exemptions for trade. The exemptions shall be applicable as long as the conditions laid down in Annex II are fulfilled. In addition, articles 4 and 5 lay down further exemptions for domestic movements and slaughtering respectively.

Texte intégral

Anglais

Site web

europa.eu

Références - Législation

Abroge

Commission Decision 2001/783/EC on protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue, and on rules applicable to movements of animals in and from those zones.

Législation | Union européenne | 2001

Mot clé: Santé des animaux, Désinfection, Parasites/maladies, Quarantaine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Abrogé par

Commission Decision 2003/828/EC on protection and surveillance zones in relation to bluetongue.

Législation | Union européenne | 2003

Mot clé: Santé des animaux, Parasites/maladies, Quarantaine, Pâturage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX