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Simple terms explainer:
Councils have a responsibility to help track animals that are known or suspected to be diseased. This means identifying where the animals have come from, where they have been moved, and which other animals might have been exposed. By keeping accurate records and cooperating with veterinary authorities, councils help ensure that infected or at-risk animals are quarantined, treated, or removed, preventing the spread of disease and safeguarding both animal and public health.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Environmental health
Duty type
Public impact
Social determinant of health
Health and social care
Emerging policy and legislation
1
Bodies with shared interest
Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA)
Standards and frameworks
2