Theileriosis

Article 11.10.1.

General provisions

For the purposes of the Terrestrial Code, theileriosis is defined as a highly fatal disease in cattle and buffaloes caused by Theileria parva and T. annulata.

Standards for diagnostic tests and vaccines are described in the Terrestrial Manual.

Article 11.10.2.

Recommendations for importation from countries considered infected with theileriosis

For cattle

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

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

2. were, since birth, kept in a zone known to be free of theileriosis for the previous two years;

OR

3. showed no clinical sign of theileriosis on the day of shipment; and

4. were subjected to a diagnostic test for theileriosis with negative results during the 30 days prior to shipment (under study); and

5. showed negative results from microscopic examination of blood smears;

AND

in either of the above cases:

6. were treated with an acaricide prior to shipment and were completely free of ticks.

nb: first adopted in 1992; most recent update adopted in 2003.