Decision No. 1576-L of the Government of the RA on approving the Program for Serosurveillance of Peste des Petits Ruminants in small ruminants in the Republic of Armenia and the timetable for implementation of measures.

This decision approves a national program for the serological surveillance of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in small ruminants and establishes a timetable for the implementation of the related measures. The act sets out the legal basis, objectives, and general framework for monitoring the possible presence and circulation of the disease in the territory of Armenia, taking into account the epidemiological situation in neighboring countries.
The program defines the structure and methodology of surveillance activities, including the classification of settlements by epidemiological risk, the organization of sampling among small ruminant populations, and the procedures for collection, registration, transport, and laboratory examination of samples. It regulates the roles of veterinarians, inspection bodies, laboratories, and scientific institutions involved in the implementation of the program and the processing and analysis of the collected data.
The decision establishes provisions on program monitoring, financing, and implementation timelines. It provides for the analysis of surveillance results, evaluation of potential risks related to the introduction or spread of the disease, and measures aimed at maintaining a stable animal health situation in the country, including support for the recognition of Armenia as free from the disease in accordance with relevant international standards.