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Decree on supervision and control for the prevention of salmonella in living animals.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Source

Abstract
This Decree consists of 28 sections, divided into 7 Chapters: Scope, sphere of application and definitions (I); General provisions (II); Control of appearance of salmonella in animals (III); Measures (IV); Taking of samples (V); Criteria for the revocation of restrictions (VI); Final provisions (VII).
This Decree concerns the control of each type of salmonella listed in section 3 in all cattle, pigs and poultry. Supervision and control shall be carried out in accordance with a national control programme to be established by the Department of Agriculture. Testing of animals shall be carried out under responsibility of the District veterinarians. Section 10 lists various restrictions regarding the handling of livestock in the case of occurrence of salmonella. (Completed by 4 Schedules which contain provisions regarding checking of animals and taking of samples)
Date of consolidation/reprint
Notes
This version is a consolidation of Decree No. 107 of 1995 as amended last by Decree No. 79 of 2004.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrift om overv kning av og kontroll med forekomsten av salmonella hos levende dyr.