Heartwater

Article 8.9.1.

General provisions

Standards for diagnostic tests are described in the Terrestrial Manual.

Article 8.9.2.

Trade in commodities

Veterinary Authorities of countries free from heartwater may prohibit importation or transit through their territory, from countries considered infected with heartwater, of domestic and wild ruminants.

Article 8.9.3.

Recommendations for importation from countries considered infected with heartwater

For domestic and wild ruminants

Veterinary Authorities should require the presentation of an international veterinary certificate attesting that the animals:

1. showed no clinical sign of heartwater on the day of shipment;

2. were subjected to a diagnostic test for heartwater with negative results during the 15 days prior to shipment;

3. were treated with acaricides prior to shipment and were completely free of ticks.

nb: first adopted in 1992.