Decision No. 67/2006/QD-BNN amends the regulations on the prevention and control of foot-and-mouth disease in livestock, requiring all infected animals to be vaccinated before being transported out of the province, except for certain special cases. The Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Scope of application
Livestock farms, veterinary stations, related units, and Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development of centrally governed cities and provinces.
Key points
- All infected animals must be vaccinated before being transported out of the province, except for animals transported to slaughterhouses and animals from areas or facilities recognized as disease-free zones. Vaccinated animals may only be transported after fourteen days or during the period of protective immunity.
- The Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Reducing the risk of spreading foot-and-mouth disease, protecting human health, and ensuring food safety.
- Negative impact: Increased vaccination costs for livestock farms.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Which types of animals must be vaccinated before transportation?
All infected animals with foot-and-mouth disease must be vaccinated before being transported out of the province, except for animals transported to slaughterhouses and animals from areas or facilities recognized as disease-free zones.
How long after vaccination can transportation occur?
Vaccinated animals may only be transported out of the province after fourteen days or during the period of protective immunity.
Are there any exceptions where vaccination is not required before transportation?
Animals transported to slaughterhouses and animals from areas or facilities recognized as disease-free zones do not need to be vaccinated before transportation.
When does this Decision come into effect?
The Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Decision?
The Heads of the Legal Department, the Director of the Animal Health Service, the Heads of related units, and the Directors of Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development of centrally governed cities and provinces are responsible for implementing this Decision.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Regarding amending and supplementing Decision No. 38/2006/QĐ-BNN dated May 16, 2006 of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development on issuing regulations for the prevention and control of foot-and-mouth disease in livestock Pursuant to the Animal Health Ordinance issued on April 29, 2004;
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THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
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 the Law on Issuing Legal Documents dated November 12, 1996; and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Issuing Legal Documents dated December 16, 2002;
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 Department of Animal Health and the Head of the Legal Department
Amend Point b, Clause 2, Article 7 of the Regulations on the Prevention and Control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Livestock issued pursuant to Decision No. 38/2006/QĐ-BNN dated May 16, 2006 of the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development as follows:,
DECISION:
Article 1. "All infected animals must be vaccinated before being transported out of the province, except for animals transported to slaughterhouses and animals taken from areas or premises recognized as free from foot-and-mouth disease. Animals that have been vaccinated may only be transported out of the province 14 days after vaccination or within the period of protective immunity."
This Decision shall take effect 15 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Article 2. The Heads of the Legal Department, the Director of the Department of Animal Health, the Heads of relevant units, and the Directors of Provincial Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development directly under the Central Government are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
Article 3. The Director of the Legal Affairs Department, the Director of the Animal Health Service, the Heads of relevant units, and the Directors of Provincial Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development under the direct jurisdiction of the central government shall be responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
BUU BA BONG
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