Vietnam: Guidelines for confirming animal-borne diseases ineligible for epidemic declaration for determination of insured event

According to Article 4 of Circular No. 09/2020/TT-BNNPTNT of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, guidelines for confirming animal-borne diseases ineligible for epidemic declaration for determination of insured event are as follows:

- In case of terrestrial animals: Use any of reports on animal-borne diseases specified under Clauses 3, 4, 5 and 6 Article 7 of Circular No. 07/2016/TT-BNNPTNT dated May 31, 2016 of Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development on prevention of terrestrial animal-borne diseases as the basis for determining insured event.

- In case of water-borne animals: Use any of reports on water-borne animal diseases specified under Point c, d Clause 1, Clause 3 and Clause 4 Article 5 of Circular No. 04/2016/TT-BNNPTNT dated May 10, 2016 of Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development on prevention of water-borne animal diseases or reports on water-borne animal diseases under Annex I attached to Circular No. 01/2020/TT-BNNPTNT dated January 16, 2020 of Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development on periodic reporting regime under state management of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development as the basis for determining insured event.

Organizations and individuals performing agricultural production or insurance enterprises shall utilize reports under Clause 1 of this Article of veterinary specialized authorities of districts or provinces to determine insured event in implementation of agricultural insurance policies.

View more details at Circular No. 09/2020/TT-BNNPTNT of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, effective from October 01, 2020.

Thuy Tram

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