Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry on precautionary measures for preventing the transmission of avian influenza from wild animals to fur animals (No. 14 of 2024).
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Type of law
Regulation
Abstract
The present Decree contains provisions on prohibitions and mandatory measures for operators who keep fur animals, aimed at preventing the transmission of potential H5 subtype avian influenza from wild birds and other wildlife to animals farmed for fur production. The Decree lays down rules on requirements regarding the care of fur animals, drinking water and feeding, protection of anima sheds against wild birds, requirements for feed storage and feed silos, requirements for protection against animals other than birds, as well as other protective measures.
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Date of text
Entry into force notes
15 January 2024.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Maa- ja mets talousministeri n asetus varotoimenpiteist lintuinfluenssan levi misen ehk isemiseksi luonnonvaraisista el imist turkisel imiin.
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