Extraordinary gazette notification to prevent the spread of swine flu

An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued by the Director-General of Animal Production and Health (D-GAPH) with the aim of preventing the further spread of African Swine Flu (ASF), which has been reported in various Divisional Secretariat areas across the country.

Under the Animal Diseases Act, No. 59 of 1992, this Gazette Notification declares all districts of Sri Lanka as Risk Areas for African Swine Flu, and pigs as Disease Risk Animals.

“Extraordinary gazette notification to prevent the spread of swine flu”

This Gazette came into effect on October 3rd and will remain valid for a period not exceeding three months from the date of operation, unless it is revoked earlier or its validity period is extended in accordance with Section 5(3) of the said Act. It further states that the duration can be extended depending on the disease situation.

To restrict the African Swine Flu to the risk areas and prevent its spread, the Director-General of Animal Production and Health, through this Gazette Notification, prohibits the following acts and activities:

Prohibited Acts and Activities (Under Section 5(4) of the Animal Diseases Act)

Transporting, removing, taking, or driving out all risk-susceptible pigs, pork, pork products, or anything contaminated by the disease-causing agent, either within or out of the risk area, without a permit issued by the Divisional Veterinary Officer in accordance with Form VII of the Order published in Gazette No. 1108/23 dated December 03, 1999.

Slaughtering pigs for meat without a license issued for transport as per the above section.Selling, offering for sale, storing, or distributing pigs, pork, pork products, and anything contaminated by the disease-causing agent, and preparing products from pork, without a permit from an authorized officer named in this Order.

Disposing of the carcass or any part thereof, or any other risky material, of any animal that has died or is suspected to be infected due to the relevant disease, in a manner that: Places it in any place connected to water. Places or positions it in a location where it can be carried to another place or area by other animals, unless it is in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Department of Animal Production and Health.

Slaughtering, storing, or preparing meat at any abattoir/store/meat processing centre other than one approved by an authorized officer named in this Order.

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