Decision No. 64/2005/QĐ-BNN on Issuing the List of Diseases to be Declared as Epidemics; Dangerous Animal Diseases; and Diseases for Which Compulsory Preventive Measures Must Be Applied

This Decision issues the list of diseases to be declared as epidemics, dangerous animal diseases, and diseases for which compulsory preventive measures must be applied as stipulated in the Veterinary Law. This Decision takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and replaces the previous decision.

Document No.64/2005/QĐ-BNN
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byBùi Bá Bổng — Thứ trưởng
Updated29/06/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldUncategorized
Issued date13/10/2005
Effective date10/11/2005
Expiry date15/07/2016
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

This Decision issues the list of diseases to be declared as epidemics, dangerous animal diseases, and diseases for which compulsory preventive measures must be applied as stipulated in the Veterinary Law. This Decision takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and replaces the previous decision.

Scope of application

Department of Animal Health, Heads of units, organizations, and individuals concerned

Key points

  • Diseases listed in Category A of the World Animal Health Law must be declared as epidemics (1.1-1.7)
  • Diseases listed in Category B of the World Animal Health Law are listed (2.1-2.4, 8-9, 10-24)
  • Dangerous animal diseases include diseases from Foot-and-Mouth Disease to Swine Pneumonia (1-29)
  • Diseases for which compulsory preventive measures must be applied are Avian Influenza, Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Swine Fever, Anthrax, Bovine, Porcine Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Rabies, Newcastle Disease, and Duck Plague (1-8)
  • This Decision takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Helps control dangerous animal diseases, protect human health, and promote livestock development.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for business activities in the livestock sector if compulsory preventive measures must be applied.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many types of diseases are listed in the epidemic declaration list?

There are 7 types of diseases listed in Category A and 14 types of diseases listed in Category B of the World Animal Health Law.

Which diseases must apply compulsory preventive measures?

Avian Influenza, Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Swine Fever, Anthrax, Bovine, Porcine Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Rabies, Newcastle Disease, and Duck Plague must apply compulsory preventive measures.

When does this Decision take effect?

This Decision takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

How many types of dangerous diseases are listed in this Decision?

There are 29 types of dangerous animal diseases listed in this Decision.

Which Decision does this Decision replace?

This Decision replaces Decision No. 1242/NN-TY-QĐ dated July 24, 1996, of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Full text

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 64/2005/QĐ-BNN
Hanoi, October 13, 2005

DECISION OF THE MINISTER

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Regarding the issuance of the list of diseases that must be declared as epidemics; dangerous animal diseases; diseases for which compulsory preventive measures must be applied

For the purpose of implementing Decree No. 33/2005/NĐ-CP dated March 15, 2005 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Animal Health Ordinance;

 

THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

 

Pursuant to the Veterinary Law dated April 29, 2004;

This Decision hereby issues the list of diseases that must be declared as epidemics, dangerous animal diseases; diseases for which compulsory preventive measures must be applied.

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. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette and shall replace Decision No. 1242/NN-TY-QĐ dated July 24, 1996 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the issuance of the list of animal diseases that must be compulsorily vaccinated, declared as epidemics, regularly inspected, prohibited from being slaughtered, and compulsorily culled or slaughtered.

Article 2. The Director of the Department of Animal Health, heads of units, organizations, and individuals concerned are responsible for implementing this Decision.

Article 3. LIST OF DISEASES THAT MUST BE DECLARED AS EPIDEMICS; DANGEROUS ANIMAL DISEASES; DISEASES FOR WHICH COMPULSORY PREVENTIVE MEASURES MUST BE APPLIED

 VICE MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER

(Signed)
BUU BA BONG

(Issued together with Decision No. 64/2005/QĐ-BNN dated October 13, 2005)

 

I. List of diseases that must be declared as epidemics

1. Diseases listed in Category A of the World Animal Health Law

1.1. Foot-and-mouth disease;

of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development)

1.2. Highly pathogenic avian influenza;

1.3. Swine fever;

1.4. Rinderpest;

1.5. Blue tongue;

1.6. Newcastle disease;

1.7. Sheep pox, Goat pox;

And other diseases listed in Category A of the World Animal Health Law when they occur in Vietnam.

2. Diseases listed in Category B of the World Animal Health Law

2.1. Anthrax;

2.2. Rabies;

2.3. Bovine pleuropneumonia;

2.4. Bovine spongiform encephalopathy.

II. List of dangerous animal diseases

1. Foot-and-mouth disease;

2. Highly pathogenic avian influenza;

3. Swine fever;

4. Rinderpest;

5. Blue tongue;

6. Newcastle disease;

7. Gumboro disease;

8. Sheep pox, Goat pox;

9. Anthrax;

10. Rabies;

11. Bovine pleuropneumonia, swine pleuropneumonia;

12. Leptospirosis;

13. Coccidiosis;

14. Fascioliasis;

15. Echinococcosis;

16. Pseudorabies;

17. Actinobacillosis;

18. Hydatidosis;

19. Swine pneumonia;

20. Reproductive and respiratory syndrome in swine;

21. Bovine spongiform encephalopathy;

22. Duck plague;

23. Duck viral hepatitis;

24. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease;

And other newly emerging dangerous diseases.

III. List of diseases for which compulsory preventive measures must be applied

1. Avian influenza;

2. Foot-and-mouth disease;

4. Anthrax;

5. Bovine pleuropneumonia, swine pleuropneumonia;

6. Rabies;

6. Newcastle disease;

7. Newcastle disease;

8. Duck plague.

6. Rabies;

7. Newcastle disease;

8. Avian cholera.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
BUU BA BONG
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