Considerations on Strengthening the Supervision for Animals Transported into Henan Province via Designated Pathways
Any animals transported across provinces should be subject to the management of designated pathways as stipulated by the latest revision to the Law of the People's Republic of China on Animal Disease Prevention. Since December 1,2021 when the management of designated pathways for any entry animals was implemented in Henan Province,the proportion of vehicles transporting animals into Henan via designated pathways was still low. In order to strengthen the supervision for distribution of entry animals,effectively prevent and control any major animal diseases,and ensure the healthy development of aquaculture and the public's health,the status,current problems and relevant reasons concerning the system of designated pathways were analyzed in the paper,followed by corresponding recommendations including checking vehicle information,investigating and dealing with any illegal acts and strengthening the improvement of awareness and education,which was expected to provide a reference for future supervision for animals transported into Henan Province via designated pathways.