Decision No. 63/2005/QD-BNN stipulates compulsory vaccination for livestock and poultry to control infectious diseases. These regulations apply to all households, individuals, and breeding establishments within the territory of Vietnam. The diseases requiring vaccination include Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Swine Fever, Anthrax, Bovine Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Rabies, Newcastle Disease, and Duck Plague. The level of vaccination is specified for each disease.
Scope of application
Households, individuals engaged in animal husbandry, concentrated animal breeding facilities within the territory of Vietnam; organizations and individuals, both domestic and foreign, involved in livestock and poultry breeding activities.
Key points
- Livestock and poultry subject to compulsory vaccination must achieve a 100% vaccination rate for diseases such as Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Swine Fever, Anthrax, Bovine Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Rabies, Newcastle Disease, and Duck Plague during regular vaccination periods.
- Regular vaccinations are carried out twice a year in March-April and September-October for diseases such as Swine Fever, Anthrax, Bovine Hemorrhagic Septicemia, and Duck Plague. For Foot-and-Mouth Disease, regular vaccinations are conducted twice a year in border areas and old epidemic zones.
- Supplementary vaccinations are administered to newly born livestock and newly introduced livestock that have not been vaccinated during regular vaccination periods. Emergency vaccinations are implemented when outbreaks occur.
- The Department of Animal Health and specialized state management agencies in provinces and centrally-administered cities are responsible for planning and organizing the implementation of vaccinations.
- The responsibility of household heads and individuals engaged in animal husbandry is to strictly comply with these regulations.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Minimizing the risk of spreading infectious diseases among livestock and poultry, protecting human health and animal products.
- Negative impact: Vaccination costs may increase for breeding households, particularly for expensive vaccines.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many diseases require compulsory vaccination?
Seven diseases require compulsory vaccination according to the regulations: Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Swine Fever, Anthrax, Bovine Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Rabies, Newcastle Disease, and Duck Plague.
What is the compulsory vaccination rate?
The compulsory vaccination rate must reach 100% for diseases such as Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Swine Fever, Anthrax, Bovine Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Rabies, Newcastle Disease, and Duck Plague.
When are regular vaccinations carried out?
Regular vaccinations are carried out twice a year in March-April and September-October for diseases such as Swine Fever, Anthrax, Bovine Hemorrhagic Septicemia, and Duck Plague. For Foot-and-Mouth Disease, regular vaccinations are conducted twice a year in border areas and old epidemic zones.
When are supplementary vaccinations carried out?
Supplementary vaccinations are administered to newly born livestock and newly introduced livestock that have not been vaccinated during regular vaccination periods. Emergency vaccinations are implemented when outbreaks occur.
How many specialized state management agencies for animal health are responsible?
The Department of Animal Health and specialized state management agencies for animal health in provinces and centrally-administered cities are responsible for planning and organizing the implementation of vaccinations.
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DECISION OF THE MINISTER
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Regarding the Issuance of Regulations on Compulsory Vaccination for Livestock and Poultry
THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Pursuant to the Veterinary Law dated April 29, 2004;
Pursuant to Decree No. 33/2005/NĐ-CP dated March 15, 2005 of the Government detailing the implementation of certain provisions of the Animal Health Ordinance;
Pursuant to Decree No. 86/2003/NĐ-CP dated July 18, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development;
At the proposal of the Director of the Animal Health Department,
DECISION:
Article 1. These Regulations on Compulsory Vaccination for Livestock and Poultry are hereby issued together with this Decision.
Article 2. This Decision shall take effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and shall replace Decision No. 1243/NN-TY-QĐ dated July 24, 1996 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the issuance of detailed regulations on compulsory vaccination for specific diseases and types of animals.
Article 3. The Director of the Department of Animal Health, heads of units, organizations, and individuals concerned are responsible for implementing this Decision.
DEPUTY MINISTER
REGULATIONS
ON COMPULSORY VACCINATION FOR LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY
(Issued together with Decision No. 63/2005/QĐ-BNN dated October 13, 2005)
of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development)
PART I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Scope and Applicability
Article 1. These regulations apply to livestock and poultry that must be vaccinated at households, individuals, and centralized animal breeding facilities.
Article 2. Domestic and foreign organizations and individuals engaged in livestock and poultry farming within the territory of Vietnam must comply with these regulations.
Article 2. Explanation of terms
Point 1. Livestock and poultry subject to vaccination are those within the designated areas requiring vaccination and meeting the conditions for vaccination (excluding sick animals, pregnant animals in their final trimester, and newborn animals).
Point 2. Periodic vaccination means vaccinating at specified times during the year, depending on the disease.
Point 3. Supplementary vaccination means vaccinating outside the periodic schedule for newly born animals reaching the age for vaccination, newly introduced animals, and animals not vaccinated during the previous periodic schedule.
Point 4. Emergency vaccination means vaccinating when a disease outbreak occurs.
Article 3. Diseases to be vaccinated against and vaccination rates
Point 1. Compulsory diseases to be vaccinated against include:
a) Foot-and-mouth disease;
b) Swine fever;
c) Anthrax;
d) Bovine and swine hemorrhagic septicemia;
đ) Rabies;
e) Newcastle disease;
g) Duck plague.
Point 2. Other diseases: vaccination to control and eradicate outbreaks as proposed by the Department of Animal Health.
Point 3. For the diseases listed in Clause 1 of this Article, the vaccination rate must reach 100% of the livestock and poultry within the vaccination scope.
Chapter II
VACCINATION FOR SPECIFIC DISEASES
Article 4. Foot-and-mouth disease
Point 1. Vaccination targets include cattle, buffalo, goats, sheep, sows, and boars.
Point 2. Scope of vaccination:
a) Periodic vaccination for districts, towns, cities under provinces (hereinafter referred to collectively as district level) bordering other countries; communes, wards, towns (hereinafter referred to collectively as commune level) where outbreaks occurred within the last two years.
Two vaccinations per year, six months apart; timing is in March-April and September-October annually.
b) Emergency vaccination when an outbreak occurs: vaccinate susceptible animals in villages, hamlets, communes, and districts surrounding the affected area, starting from the outer areas and moving inward. The Animal Health Sub-department decides on the vaccination zone based on the nature of the disease's spread.
Point 3. Vaccination regime:
a) For border areas, continuous vaccination for five years. The duration of vaccination may be extended, and the vaccination zone may be reduced based on the disease situation in the area and neighboring countries.
b) For old endemic areas (including affected areas and threatened areas) not in border areas; continuous vaccination for two years, followed by discontinuation if no outbreaks occur during that period.
c) Provinces within the planned disease eradication zone are exempt from vaccination.
Point 4. Dosage, route of administration, and animals within the vaccination scope follow the manufacturer's instructions for the vaccine and the Department of Animal Health.
Article 5. Swine Cholera
1. Vaccination targets: all types of pigs within the vaccination scope.
2. Scope of vaccination: concentrated livestock farms and household livestock farms nationwide.
3. Regular vaccination twice a year in March-April and September-October annually.
4. Additional vaccination for newly born pigs and newly introduced pigs that have not been vaccinated during regular vaccination periods.
5. Emergency vaccination: when an outbreak occurs, vaccinate directly at the affected locality.
6. Dosage, route of administration, and pigs to be vaccinated shall follow the manufacturer's instructions for the vaccine.
Article 6. Anthrax
1. Vaccination targets: cattle, buffalo, horses.
2. Scope of vaccination: provinces with outbreaks within a ten-year period from the last outbreak.
3. Regular vaccination twice a year in March-April and September-October annually.
4. Additional vaccination for newly born livestock and newly introduced livestock that fall within the vaccination scope.
5. Dosage, route of administration, and livestock to be vaccinated shall follow the manufacturer's instructions for the vaccine.
Article 7. Pasteurellosis
1. Vaccination targets: cattle, buffalo, pigs.
2. Scope of vaccination: concentrated livestock farms and household livestock farms nationwide.
3. Regular vaccination twice a year in March-April and September-October annually.
4. Additional vaccination for newly born livestock and newly introduced livestock that fall within the vaccination scope.
5. Dosage, route of administration, and livestock to be vaccinated shall follow the manufacturer's instructions for the vaccine.
Article 8. Rabies
1. Vaccination targets: pet dogs and cats.
2. Scope of vaccination: individuals and organizations nationwide.
3. Annual regular vaccination once a year using cell-based vaccines.
4. Additional vaccination for newly born dogs and cats.
5. Dosage, route of administration, and livestock to be vaccinated shall follow the manufacturer's instructions for the vaccine.
Article 9. Newcastle Disease
1. Vaccination targets: chickens of all ages.
2. Scope of vaccination: concentrated livestock farms and household livestock farms nationwide.
3. Regular vaccination twice a year. Depending on the age of the chickens and the type of vaccine, it can be administered through eye or nasal drops or injection for household and individual poultry farming. For concentrated poultry farms, vaccinations should follow a schedule.
4. Dosage, route of administration, and poultry to be vaccinated shall follow the manufacturer's instructions for the vaccine.
Article 10. Duck Cholera
1. Vaccination targets: ducks and geese of all ages.
2. Scope of vaccination: concentrated livestock farms and household livestock farms nationwide.
3. Regular vaccination twice a year, depending on the age.
4. Dosage, route of administration, and poultry to be vaccinated shall follow the manufacturer's instructions for the vaccine.
Chapter III
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION
Article 11. Responsibilities of State Management Agencies for Animal Health and Organizations and Individuals Engaged in Livestock and Poultry Farming
1. Organizations and individuals engaged in animal husbandry must strictly comply with this Regulation.
2. Provincial and centrally-administered city specialized state management agencies for animal health are responsible for planning and organizing the implementation of vaccinations, guiding the use and storage of vaccines.
3. The Department of Animal Health is responsible for guiding mandatory vaccination of livestock and poultry with vaccines when disease outbreaks occur.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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