OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA gth Year No. 14 ADDIS ABABA - 31 " January , 2002 CONTENTS Proclamation No. 267/2002 Animal Diseases Prevention Proclamation Control Page 1694 PROCLAMATION No. 267/2002 A PROCLAMATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF ANIMAL DISEASES WHEREAS , taking into consideration that the coun agriculture and source of food , raw materials for industries , WHEREAS , it has become decisive to primarily prevent and control animal diseases in order to maximize the benefits WHEREAS , the control of animal diseases requires the animals , animal products and by - products within , into and out WHEREAS , it has become necessary , in general , to promote the export trade of animals , animal products and by international agreements on animal health ; NOW , THEREFORE , in accordance with Article 55 ( 1 ) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia , it is hereby proclaimed as follows : PART ONE General Provisions 1. Short Title This Proclamation may be cited as the “ Animal Diseases Prevention and Control Proclamation No. 267/2002 . " 2. Definition In this Proclamation unless the context requires otherwise : 1 ) “ Minister ” or “ Ministry ” means the Minister or Ministry of Agriculture , respectively ; Unit Price 3.40 The African Law Archive 2 ) “ Region ” means any of those Regional States specified under Article 47 ( 1 ) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and for the purpose of this Proclamation includes the Addis 3 ) “ Animal ” means for the purpose of this proclamation domestic and wild animals includs sea animals and bees ; 4 ) “ Animal Product ” means meat and meat - products , milk products , egg , honey and any other animal products to be designated as animal products by the Ministry for the purpose of this Proclamation ; 5 ) “ Animal by - product ” means hide , skin , hair , feather , musk , horn wax , hoof , bone , tallow and animal feed derived from these and includes also all other products designated as such by the Ministry for the purpose of this Proclamation ; 6 ) “ Disease ” means any animal disease registered or to be registered by the Ministry ; 7 ) “ Office International des Epizooties ( OIE ) ” means the international animal health organization , es tablished for the purpose of co - ordinating , the control of animal disease of which Ethiopia is a member ; 8 ) " Noticeable Disease " means all contagious animal diseases which are characterized by high mortality and / or high morbidity or zoonotic nature or which causes serious socio - economic losses and / or affects international trade of animals , animal - products and by products , and which should be registered and notified immediately ; 9 ) " Vaccine " means a suspension of attenuated or killed pathogenic micro - organisms to be adminis tered to healthy animals for the prevention of animal diseases ; 10 ) “ Fomite ” means bedding materials , animal feeds or managers , water and watering troughs , stables , utensils , vehicles and other materials which have direct or indirect contact with sick animals and capable of spreading disease ; 11 ) “ Biological Product ” means regents , sera , at tenuated or killed vaccines and mirobial genetic material used for the diagnosis , prevention and treatment of animal disease ; 12 ) “ Pathological Sample ” means Tumer or material obtained from live or dead animals , containing or suspected of containing infectious or parasitic agents , to be sent to a laboratory ; 13 ) “ Disinfection ” means the application after thorough cleaning , of procedures intended to des troy the infectious or parasitic agents of animal diseases , from fomites which may have been directly or indirectly contaminated ; 14 ) “ Administrative Officer ” means an administrator appointed for public administration at any level in regional governments ; 15 ) “ Animal Health Officer ” means an animal health professional assigned and authorized by the Minis try or by Regional Governments to control animal diseases ; 16 ) “ Animal Health Professional ” means one who has pursued veterinary education and has been awarded degree , diploma or certificate and permitted to practice his profession ; The African Law Archive * No. 14 318 January , 2002 - Page 1696 17 ) “ Animal Health Representative ” means a person trained in basic animal health care and who represents a Peasant Association or Co - operative or pastoralist community in animal health ; 18 ) “ Custodian ” means any person who is an owner of any animal or who is in charge of such animal ; 19 ) " Person " means natural Person or juridical entity having legal personality ; 20 ) “ Quarantin Station ” means a place where animals are kept isolated for a specified period from other animals , as may be necessary , to follow - up their health , and be given vaccination and examination , as may be necessary ; 21 / “ Entrance or Exite post ' means any international airport or any sea port , road or railway station check point , at the boundary demarcation line , open to international traffic ; 22 ) “ International Sanitary Certificate ” means a cer tificate issued by the veterinary authority of the exporting country certifying that the products and by - products of animal origin destined for human or animal consumption or other purposes comply with recognized international standards or the interests of the buyer / importer country for its quality and hygiene ; 23 ) " International Animal Health Certificate " means a certificate issued by the vererinary administration of the exporting country certifying the state of good health of animals , semen , embryo / ova , and hat ching - eggs destined for export ; 24 ) " Animal Health Service Administration Office ' means an office established , at the Federal and Regional level , for the prevention , control of animal diseases and to carry out vaccination as well as other treatments related to animal diseases . PART TWO Prevention and Control of Animal Diseases 3. Notification to be given upon outbreak of Animal Disease 1 ) The custodian of an animal shall immediately notify verbally or in writing the occurrence of animal disease to the nearest veterinary animal health representative , administrative officer or animal health officer . 2 ) Every animal health professional , who in the course of his work or practice discovers the existence of a noticeable disease , shall forthwith report the matter to the nearest veterinary administration . 3 ) The animal health officer after being notified shall take steps as may be necessary for the purpose of ascertaining the existence of the said disease and on being satisfied that such disease exists , shall promp tly make a reprot to the concerned veterinary administration . 4 ) The region so notified the occurrence of noticeable disease shall forthwith report to the Ministry . 5 ) The Ministry shall make the information available to other countries through the Office International Des Epizootic ( OIE ) concerning the occurrence of noticeable disease in the country . 6 ) The animal health officer shall have the primary responsibility and accountability to follow up the already established reporting system and accordin tas : 29200ERCEDES AILSETATIC Law Archigly to co - ordinatexhe measures to be takendwhenever animal disease outbreak occurs in his surrounding . 7 ) The animal health representative and the adminis trative officer are responsible to carry out the necessary measures for the proper implementation of this proclamation . 8 ) The list of noticeable animal diseases and the procedure for their notification shall be disclosed by a regulation issued pursuant to this Proclamation . 4. Authority to Declare Areas Infected with Animal Disease The Ministry is authorized to declare an area being infected by noticeable animal disease through public media . 2 ) The notice shall specifically indicate the infected area , the type of disease and measures to be taken . 3 ) The Ministry may extend , diminish or otherwise alter the limit of an area declared as an infected area . Disease 1 ) No animal , animal products and by - products shall be removed from an infected area without the written permission of the animal Health Office : 2 ) All animals in such areas shall be herded as far away as possible from public roads . 3 ) In an area where animal disease exists , the animal health officer may isolate any animal infected or suspected of being infected with animal disease and brand with marks he deems appropriate . 4 ) Ring vaccination shall be carried out as deemed necessary to animals in the infected areas . 5 ) The carcasses of animals infected or suspected of being infected with animal disease shall be disposed of in accordance with the instruction given by the animal health officer . 6. Declaration of an Infected Area Free from Animal Disease 1 ) An area which has been declared infected by noticeable disease , shall not be considred free from the disease until it is declared free by the Ministry . 2 ) An area which has been declared to be an infected area pursuant to Article 4 ( 1 ) of this Proclamation would be declared as free by the Ministry in the same manner in which it was declared infected , after the disease has been completely put under control . 7. Measures for the Prevention and Control of the Spread of Animal Disease In order to prevent the occurrence and the spread of animal diseases at any time and place , the Ministry and / or the concerned region , as the situation requires , shall : 1 ) Prohibit and Controi and the importation of animals , animal products , animal by - products , and fomites from areas or countries infected or suspected of being infected by animal disease . 2 ) Prohibit and Control the movement of animals , animal products , by - products , and fomite from regions infected or suspected of being infected by animal disease to other regions in the country . 3 ) Control and regulate the movement of , with out having fulfilled the required preconditions , animals , animal products and by - products across border in order to prevent the spread of animal diseases . 4 ) Cause international and regional animal health agreements , to be respected within the country , to * The African Law Archivevhich Ethiopia is a signatanx.rchive.com 5 ) Work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health in order to control zoonotic diseases . 6 ) Take necessary preventive measures to control the transmission of noticeable diseases from domestic animals to wild animals and from wild animals to domestic animals . 7 ) Keep informed , importers , exporters , producers , consumers and the general public , of animals , animal products and by - products about animal disease situation in the country . 8 ) Establish an emergency preparedness and epidemic surveillance system to contain the spread of animal diseases and avoid the introduction of exotic diseases into the country . 9 ) Set priorities for the control of animal diseases based on their socio economic and public health impact and 10 ) Establish disease free zones with concerned bodies to free the coutnry , step by step , from noticeable diseases and promote the export of animals , animal products and by - products . 8. Powers of Animals Health Officer In order to prevent and control animal diseases , an animal health officer shall have the power to : 1 ) inspect animals and apply prophylactic , therapeutic treatments or necessary quarantine measures as required ; 2 ) inspect animals prior to transport , during transport and after transport , limit or prohibit their movement if so required ; 3 ) enter and inspect any premise or area where animals , animal products , animal by - products or animal feed are kept ; 4 ) take samples from any animal , animal products or by - products for the purpose of identifying animal disease ; 5 ) require at any time , animals to be examined , vaccinated , treated , sprayed with anti pest or un dergo a period of quarantine if he considers it necessary ; 6 ) order isolation , slaughter or disposal of animals , 7 ) carry out appropriate inspection at entrance and exit posts . 8 ) supervise the safe disposal of dead animals , parts thereof , contaminated animal products , wastes ob tained at slaughter , dung , manure and litter ; 9 ) Take all other necessary veterinary measures as required , without being restricted to the above mentioned . 9. Exchange of Animal Health Information 1 ) In order to prevent and control animal diseases , to formulate effective policy and strategies for disease control and to execute the country's international obligation the Ministry shall establish a national animal health information system . 2 ) The Ministry shall disseminate current animal health scientific findings to those persons and organizations engaged in animal health activities . 3 ) In order to prevent and control noticeable animal diseases , each regional government shall exchange necessary information with neighbouring regional governments and the Ministry . The African Law Archive PART THREE Movement of Animals , Animal products and By - products 10. Establishment and Supervision of Quarantine Stations 1 ) A quarantine station shall be established with neces sary facilities in an isolated and suitable area for keeping and transporting animals . 2 ) Conditions and requirements of quarantine stations shall be determined by regulations to be issued pursuant to this Proclamation . 3 ) Pertaining to animal health service , the Ministry shall inspect established quarantine stations , and if rquired delegate its power to regions . 11. Establishment of Entrance and Exit Posts 1 ) The Ministry may decide with concerned bodies on the establishment of entrance and exit posts through which animals , animal products and by - products exit or enter the country . 2 ) For the purpose of controlling noticeable diseases and establishment of disease free zones , the Minis try , as deemed necessary , may decide with the concerned regions to establish check - posts to control the movement of animals , animal products and by products from one region to another region . 12. Export of Animals , Animal Products and By - Products , 1 ) Animals for export shall be kept in a quarantine station for specified period . 2 ) Animals kept in a quarantine station for export purpose , must originate from an area free from noticeable animal diseases and must be accompanied by movement permit . 3 ) Persons who transport export animals , animal products and by - products should comply with trans port requirements and use designated exit posts . Products and By - Products 1 ) Any person shall obtain an entrance permit by applying to the Ministry stating the type of product , country of origin , quantity , means of transport , date of arrival , port of entry and transit countries prior to importation of animals , animal products and by - the products . 2 ) Animals , animal products and by - products imported in accordance with Sub - Article ( 1 ) of this Article shall be checked at the port of entry by the animal health officer . 14. International Animal Health and Sanitary Certificates 1 ) Any animal , semen , embryo , hatching - eggs , animal products , animal by - products , biological products and pathological samples to be exported or imported shall be accompanied by recognized international animal health or sanitary certificate . 2 ) Details to be included in the certificates shall be determined by the regulations to be issued pursuant to this Proclamation . 1 ) Any person shall obtain animals movement permit with respect to animal disease , from the animals ' place of origin to transport animals from Woreda to Woreda and / or from region to region . 2 ) The animals movement permit to be issued shall indicate the animals ' place of origin , destination , route , type and number of animals , health status and * The African Lay Archivetker * necessaryAdetaisnLawArchive.com – No. 14 31 January , 2002 - Page 1700 PART FOUR Registartion of Animals Health Professionals and Delivery of Services 16. Registration 1 ) No animal health professional shall practice veterinary profession unless he is registered and obtained registration certificate . 2 ) The Ministry shall issue directives concerning animal health interventions which may be performed by unregistered animal health professionals and other non- professional users . 3 ) A veterinary council shall be established for the registration and licensing of animal health profes sionals . 4 ) Conditions for the registration and establishment of the council shall be determined by a regulations to be issued pursuant to this Proclamation . 17. Animal Health Services Delivery 1 ) Any person may establish animal health station , center or institution upon the fulfillment of the necessary requirements . 2 ) Any person shall in advance produce a certificate of competence from the Ministry or concerned region in order to obtain a business license of animal health station , center or institution . 3 ) The Ministry shall create favorable conditions for the promotion of private animal health services delivery . 4 ) The Ministry shall , based upon the nature of the services , define the role and responsiblites of the public and the private sector in the delivery of animal health services . PART FIVE Miscellaneous Provisons 18. Compensation 1 ) No compensation shall be paid to the custodian if deseased animal is killed or slaughtered for the purpose of prevention and control of the spread of animal disease based on the instruction of the animal health officer . 2 ) When the carcass of a dead animal is buried or burned upon the instruction of the inspecting officer , no expense of disposal shall be paid to the custodian . without prejudice to Sub- Articles ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) of this Article , if the Ministry gives order for the slaughter or removal of animals in order to prevent and control noticeable animal diseases in the whole or part of the country , the Ministry may arrange for compensation as deemed necessary . 4 ) No compensation shall be paid for animals slaug tered because of occurrence of noticeable animal desease in the quarantine stations . 5 ) The Council of Ministers may issue a regulation for the implementation of Sub- Article ( 3 ) of this Article and having regard to compensation to injuries incurred by professionals engaged in animal health service rendering activities . 19. Duty to Co - operate Any concerned person shall co operate for the im plementation of this Proclamation and regulations and directives to be issued pursuant to it . 20. Collection of Service Fee The Ministry may collect fees for the services rendered in accordance with the regulation to be issued by the Council of Ministers . 21. Punishment Any person who violates the provisions of this Proclamation , regulations and directives issued pur The African Law Arcsuant to it shall be punished under the provisions of the Penal Code . 22. Repealed and Non- applicable Laws Animal Diseases Control Proclamation No 171 / 1961 is repealed by this Proclamation . No Proclamation , regulations and directives which is inconsistent with this Proclamation shall have no effect with respect to matters governed by this Proclamtion . 23. Issuance of Regulations and Directives 1 ) The Council of Ministers may issue regulations necessary for the proper implementation of this Proclamtion . 2 ) The Ministry may issue directives for the proper implementaion of this Proclamation regulations issued under this Proclamation . 24. Effective Date This Proclamation shall enter into force as of the 31 " day of January , 2002 Done at Addis Ababa , this 31 " day of January , 2002 . PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA The African Law Archive