Regulation No. 945 on special protective measures for the import of prairie dogs from the United States, and non-domesticated rodents and squirrels from Sub-Saharan African countries in connection with the outbreak of Monkeypox Virus.

This Regulation establishes special protective measures to prevent the spread of monkeypox virus by prohibiting the import into Norway of prairie dogs originating in the United States and non-domesticated rodents and squirrels from sub-Saharan African countries, while allowing limited exemptions for movements involving approved institutions or research facilities. The Regulation is aimed at reducing zoonotic risk, and includes enforcement rules and penalties for non-compliance.

Norway · 2003-07-09