Animals and Birds Act, 1965 (Ordinance No. 3 of 1965).

This Act provides for the trade and shipment of animals and birds, restricting their access in or out of the country on the basis of potential diseases affecting them; and deals with matters related to animal health, quarantine procedures (including inspection, abattoirs, etc.) and special provisions to prevent, limit and penalize any misconduct or cruelty to animals. The restrictions on internal and international trade apply also to GMO, semen or other biological organism potentially harmful or infected. Licences and health certificates are mandatory for importing, exporting, possessing, etc. animals and birds. Isolation and destruction of diseased animals is mandatory in order to prevent the spreading of diseases in the country. The disposal of carcasses is provided for in detail as also special provisions applying to cats and dogs infected with rabies and their vaccination.
The Act further provides for: prevention of cruelty to animals; control on the movement of livestock; powers of authorized officers to search, seize and arrest; licensing of veterinary centres; control and management of quarantine stations; offences and penalties; etc.