Convention between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Bulgaria on cooperation in the sphere of veterinary medicine.

The Parties have agreed: (a) to carry out cooperation in the sphere of veterinary medicine and to undertake the necessary arrangements to prevent the propagation of infectious diseases from one country to the other during transportation of animals, animal products and fodder (art. 1); (b) the competent veterinary authorities shall elaborate and conclude an agreement on veterinary and sanitary terms and conditions of export, import and transit of animals, animal products and fodder (art. 2); (c) the competent veterinary authorities shall exchange monthly bulletins on infectious animal diseases in their respective countries and, in case of necessity, shall exchange information regarding arrangements to combate infectious animal diseases and their prevention (art. 3); (d) to ensure veterinary and sanitary inspection in conformity with the their respective legislation as regards export, import and transit of cargo of animal origin subject to veterinary inspection (art. 5); (e) to exchange delegations for conducting joint seminars, conferences and probation, and also to exchange scientific and practical literature in the field of veterinary medicine (art. 6).