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Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984)

Regulations

19. Notification and isolation of certain animals

 

(1) When a responsible person finds an animal referred to in section 12 (1), or that section as applied by section 12(3), of the Act, on his land or among his animals, he shall—
(a) forthwith report the finding thereof verbally to the responsible technical officer or responsible State Veterinarian: Provided that such report shall be confirmed in writing within two days thereafter; and

[Regulation 19(1)(a) substituted by section 2 of Notice No. R. 2358, GG15312, dated 10 December 1993]

(b) keep such animal and any progeny or product thereof in isolation on the land where it was found in the applicable manner referred to in regulation 13.

 

(2) A notice in terms of subregulation (1)(a) by a responsible person shall—
(a) contain his name, address and telephone number;
(b) contain a comprehensive description of such animal, and furnish particulars of any identification, brand or ear mark that may occur thereon;
(c) specify the circumstances in which such animal was found;
(d) specify the land where such animal was found and is detained in isolation; and
(e) if such animal is infected or suspected to be infected with an animal disease, describe the symptoms that it shows.

 

(3) When buffalo are found on land which is not registered as contemplated in regulation 20A, the responsible person in respect of that land shall forthwith report the finding thereof to the responsible State Veterinarian.

[Regulation 19(3) substituted by section 3 of Notice No. R. 2358, GG15312, dated 10 December 1993]