#AGRG0500489AOrder of February 22, 2005 on Health Conditions for Bovine Detention, Movement, and Marketing
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The arrêté establishes health regulations concerning the detention, movement, and marketing of bovines in France. It mandates that all bovines must be accompanied by a valid accompanying document during circulation, which includes a passport and a health document attesting their health qualification. Various types of herds are defined, and specific procedures must be followed when transferring ownership or moving animals, particularly ensuring that only qualified animals are allowed to be marketed or transhumed. Penalties for non-compliance are outlined, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the health standards of bovine populations.
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Key Changes
- Introduction of specific types of health documents (ASDA and LPS) for different types of bovine herds.
- Strict protocols for the circulation of bovines including the need for valid accompanying documents.
- Enhanced oversight by veterinary services in the movement and market introduction of bovines.
Obligations
What this law requires
All bovines must be accompanied by a valid accompanying document (passport and health document) during circulation
Each bovine detainer must possess a valid accompanying document for every bovine under their care
ASDA or LPS health documents must be affixed to bovine passports by the animal detainer no later than before the bovine leaves the farm
For bovines leaving their farm of origin, the detainer must indicate the departure date on the ASDA or LPS without erasure or overwrite and certify it with their signature
Bovines from non-qualified herds may only be circulated directly to a designated slaughterhouse without transfer of custody, with 48-hour advance notification to veterinary services