§ 109. Sir Richard Glynasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what length of quarantine is imposed on imported cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and horses respectively.
§ Mr. John MackieIf imports of cattle, pigs, sheep and goats are permitted, the quarantine period is normally 28 days after arrival provided this has been preceded by at least 28 days quarantine in the exporting country before shipment. In the case of cattle imported from countries where contagious bovine pleuro-pneumonia occurs a 56 day period would be prescribed before shipment. Import of horses, where permitted, is subject to certification but not to quarantine.
§ 110. Sir Richard Glynasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what distinction is made in respect of the country of origin when determining the length of quarantine imposed on imported cattle.
§ Mr. John MackieThe disease risk in the exporting country determines the requirements of the importation.