8495 of April 6, 2006, called the General Law of the National Animal Health Service, it is the responsibility of the National Animal Health Service (Servicio Nacional de Salud Animal, SENASA), among other competencies, ".to administer, plan, direct and take pertinent measures in the entire country, to fulfill its services, programs and campaigns, in matters of prevention, control and eradication of pests and diseases of animals.".
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