LAW Nº 54/2008 OF 10/09/2008 DETERMINING THE PREVENTION AND FIGHT AGAINST CONTAGIOUS DISEASES FOR DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN RWANDA | 54/2008 OF 10/09/2008 — Rwanda law | Esheria

LAW Nº 54/2008 OF 10/09/2008 DETERMINING THE PREVENTION AND FIGHT AGAINST CONTAGIOUS DISEASES FOR DOMESTIC ANIMALS IN RWANDA

This provision says the law’s purpose is to set out measures to prevent and fight domestic animal diseases in Rwanda.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
54/2008 OF 10/09/2008
Status
In force
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
mul
Updated
Official source
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About this statute

This provision says the law’s purpose is to set out measures to prevent and fight domestic animal diseases in Rwanda. This article defines key terms used in the law on animal disease control. The law puts contagious diseases on an annexed list and says that list may be revised by Presidential Order when needed. Animals covered by Article 3 disease surveillance must be checked, and livestock movements need prior authorization by a competent veterinary doctor. Animal owners must vaccinate their animals against contagious disease, and herders must take part in general vaccination campaigns. RARDA must publish the campaign schedule and ensure the needed vaccines are available.