Animal Health Act.

The purpose of the present Act is to prevent and control animal diseases, as well as to conserve and promote the health of livestock and fish produced in agriculture. The objectives of the Act include safeguarding animal health, ensuring public safety, and regulating the handling of animal products. Key legal principles include the obligation of animal owners to report risks, the establishment of compensation mechanisms for animal losses, and the authority of designated agencies to enforce compliance with health regulations. The document outlines several critical measures and action plans, including the requirement for animal owners to notify authorities of any suspected diseases and the protocols for the handling and examination of animals. Compliance requirements include adherence to reporting obligations and participation in monitoring programs. The text consists of 10 Parts divided into 45 Articles as follows: General provisions (1); Measures to prevent and control animal disease (2); Special protective measures (3); Immunological veterinary drugs, in vitro diagnosis (4); Intra-Community movement, import, export, transit (5); Compensation for loss of animals (6); Data collection (7); Survey, competent authorities (8); Penalties and fine (9); Other competences, final provisions (10).