Ebonyi State Diseases of Animals Law [CAP. 36]
Made 1917-10-25 · Text as of 2026-10-01
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- Language
- English
- Kind
- Act
- Organisation
- African Union (AU)
- Country
- Nigeria · Ebonyi
- Subjects
- Livestock, Wild species and ecosystems
- Keywords
- basic legislation, animal health, pests/diseases, sheep/goats, pet animals, poultry, quarantine, swine, birds, cattle, slaughtering, data collection/reporting, transport/storage, authorization/permit, governance, offences/penalties, liability/compensation, inspection, public health, hazards, wild fauna
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