Second R&D obligation transport due to African swine fever in Croatia

Published 2023년 6월 30일

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In response to an outbreak of African Swine Fever in Croatia, starting from June 29, 2023, the Netherlands has implemented a requirement for all livestock transport vehicles returning or arriving from Croatia to undergo a second cleaning and disinfection upon entry. This regulation is governed by the Veterinary Measures for Specific Animal Diseases or Zoonoses Regulations. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) is responsible for monitoring compliance with these rules and has designated Croatia as an EU risk country.

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Due to an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Croatia on 5 pig farms, as of June 29, 2023, means of transport for cloven-hoofed animals (pigs, cattle, sheep, goats or deer) returning or arriving (empty or loaded) from Croatia must immediately upon entry undergo a second cleaning and disinfection (R&D) in the Netherlands at a recognized cleaning and disinfection site, slaughterhouse or collection centre. The establishment of a second R&D is regulated in the Veterinary Measures for Specific Animal Diseases or Zoonoses Regulations, Article 6.3. The NVWA, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV), has designated Croatia as an EU risk country in accordance with this article. Cleaning and sanitizing Loaded means of transport are cleaned and disinfected on site after unloading at the destination. Subsequently, a second R&D takes place at a recognized cleaning and disinfection site, slaughterhouse or assembly centre. After the second R&D, the transporter ...

Source: NLvarkens