Vietnam: Responsibilities of the Veterinary Department in the prevention and control of aquatic animal diseases

According to Article 24 of Circular No. 04/2016/TT-BNNPTNT of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, the responsibilities of the Veterinary Department in the prevention and control of aquatic animal diseases are specified as follows:

- Develop and submit to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development for approval the National Program for the prevention and control of diseases in aquatic animals; the Program for disease surveillance serving seafood export; the program for in-depth research on epidemiology, outbreak investigation, and the construction of an aquatic animal disease epidemiological map; provide guidance and organize implementation after approval.

- Provide guidance, inspection, and supervision of the implementation of disease prevention and control measures in aquatic animal production; handle cases of violations in disease prevention and control in aquatic animals.

- Inspect and guide the use of chemicals from the National Reserve Fund for the work of disease prevention and control in aquatic animals.

- Issue and guide local authorities to use standardized reporting forms for reporting aquatic animal diseases.

- Organize training on disease prevention and control measures for Veterinary Stations, Veterinary Sub-Departments, and units under the Veterinary Department.

- Regularly provide data on aquatic animal diseases to the Directorate of Fisheries as a basis for developing and implementing measures for the management of aquaculture.

- Coordinate with relevant organizations and individuals within and outside the country to research and apply disease prevention and control measures in aquatic animals; disseminate information on disease prevention and control in aquatic animals.

- Provide information on animal diseases nationwide to the public and media for disease prevention and control communication.

View more details at Circular No. 04/2016/TT-BNNPTNT of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam, effective from July 01, 2016.

Ty Na

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