Animals Diseases Act.

This Act concerns the prevention of diseases affecting animals. The Act consists of 39 sections divided into 5 Parts: Without title b(sects. 1-2), veterinary surgeons (sects. 3-11), Importation of animals (sects. 12-14), Precautions against the spread of disease (sects. 15-26), Miscellaneous (sects. 27-39).
The Chief Agricultural Officer shall keep a register a veterinary surgeons register consisting of veterinary surgeons admitted to the register after application under section 4. Veterinary surgeons shall notify the Chief Agricultural Officer of diseases among animals which they encounter during their practice (sect. 6). The Minister may declare ports of entry under section 12. The Minister may buy Order restrict importation of animals, animal products and feed in accordance with section 13. Sections 13 and 14 concern landing of animals and inspection. The Minister may declare infected areas under section 15. Removal of infected stock is prohibited under section 16, whereas section 17 restricts movements of animals. Other provisions of this Act concern disposal of infected animals, straying of stock, special provisions for anthrax, powers of enforcement, offences, and regulation making powers of the Minister.