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Point in time view as at 14/12/2019.
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Regulations 9(1), 10(2),11, 12, 19(2), 27(1), 37,41(4)(1), 45(1), 54(1), 65(1)
1. The occupier must make and update daily a record of poultry, other captive birds and mammals kept on the premises showing, for each species the number or approximate number—
(a)alive;
(b)which have died;
(c)which show clinical signs of avian influenza;
(d)he thinks are likely to be infected; and
(e)born or hatched.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 1 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
2.—(1) The occupier must ensure that poultry and other captive birds are—
(a)brought inside a building on the premises; or
(b)kept isolated on some other place on the same premises such that they do not have contact with other poultry or other captive birds on other premises (if so directed by an inspector on the basis that housing is impractical or would adversely affect the welfare of the birds to a significant degree).
(2) The occupier must take all reasonable steps to minimise contact with wild birds, in accordance with the instructions of an inspector.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 1 para. 2 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
3. A person shall not move any poultry or other captive birds to or from the premises, except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 1 para. 3 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
4. A person may not remove from the premises any carcase, poultry meat, poultry feed, utensils, material, waste, droppings, poultry or other captive bird manure, slurry, used litter or anything else liable to transmit avian influenza, except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 1 para. 4 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
5.—(1) A person shall not move to or from the premises and shall not move any mammal, vehicle or equipment to or from the premises except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department.
(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to pet animals which—
(a)only have access to that part of the premises where people live;
(b)have no contact with poultry or other captive birds on the premises; and
(c)have no access to any cages or areas on the premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept.
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 1 para. 5 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
6. A person shall not move any eggs from the premises except, under the authority of and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department—
(a)directly to an egg processing plant; or
(b)for disposal.
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 1 para. 6 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
7. A person moving eggs under paragraph 6(a) must ensure that—
(a)each consignment of eggs is sealed by an inspector, or in accordance with the instructions of an inspector, before dispatch; and
(b)vehicles used to transport the eggs to the plant have been cleansed and disinfected before the eggs are loaded;
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 1 para. 7 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
8. A person shall not tamper with a seal attached under paragraph 7 or remove it before the consignment arrives at its destination.
Commencement Information
I8Sch. 1 para. 8 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
9. The occupier must, in accordance with the instructions of an inspector, provide and maintain means of disinfection at the entrances and exits of the premises and of buildings housing poultry or other captive birds(1).
Commencement Information
I9Sch. 1 para. 9 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
Regulations 19,27(3) and (4) and 45(2)(1)
1. The occupier must give all reasonable assistance to an inspector exercising his duties relating to the killing of poultry and other captive birds under paragraph 11 of Part I of Schedule 2 to the 1981 Order or to the seizure of any thing seized under the 1981 Order.
Commencement Information
I10Sch. 2 para. 1 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
2. The occupier must take such action as an inspector reasonably requires to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza to wild birds.
Commencement Information
I11Sch. 2 para. 2 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
3. The occupier must ensure that all carcases and eggs not seized or disposed of by an inspector are disposed of in accordance with the instructions of an inspector (unless the inspector licences their use for diagnosis of disease).
Commencement Information
I12Sch. 2 para. 3 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
4. The occupier must give all reasonable assistance to an inspector in the tracing of any thing liable to transmit avian influenza to or from the premises.
Commencement Information
I13Sch. 2 para. 4 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
5. The occupier must cleanse and disinfect the infected premises in accordance with regulation 66 and Schedule 3.
Commencement Information
I14Sch. 2 para. 5 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
6. The occupier must not restock the premises except in accordance with regulation 67.
Commencement Information
I15Sch. 2 para. 6 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
Regulations 36, 66, 67(3), and Schedule 2
1. A person carrying out cleansing, disinfection and treatment (including measures to control rodents and insects) must do so in accordance with this Part or (if different) with any instructions given by an inspector.N.I.
Commencement Information
I16Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 1 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
2. A person using a disinfectant or degreasing agent must ensure that they are used as effectively as possible and must, in particular, give consideration to the following in deciding which products to use and how to use them—N.I.
(a)the nature of the premises to be cleansed or disinfected;
(b)the type of vehicle or other thing to be cleansed or disinfected; and
(c)any instructions from the manufacturer of the product (or of an inspector) as to pressure, minimum temperature and required contact time.
Commencement Information
I17Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 2 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
3. A person cleansing and disinfecting must ensure that—N.I.
(a)bedding, litter and faecal matter are thoroughly soaked with disinfectant;
(b)equipment and installations which would otherwise impair effective cleansing and disinfecting are, where possible, removed or dismantled and either cleansed and disinfected or destroyed if this is considered necessary by the person carrying out the cleansing and disinfecting or is required by an inspector; and
(c)the ground, any floors, ramps and walls are washed and cleansed by thorough brushing and scrubbing.
Commencement Information
I18Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 3 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
4. A person washing with liquids applied under pressure must avoid recontaminating areas or parts previously cleansed.N.I.
Commencement Information
I19Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 4 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
5. A person who has cleansed and disinfected part of a premises must avoid recontaminating that part as he cleanses and disinfects other parts.N.I.
Commencement Information
I20Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 5 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
6. A person carrying out a cleansing or disinfecting procedure must ensure that a written record of that procedure is made, showing the date and time the procedure took place.N.I.
Commencement Information
I21Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 6 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
7. A person who makes such a record must keep it at the premises or (if he is a person in charge of a vehicle and the procedure involved cleansing or disinfecting that vehicle), with the vehicle.N.I.
Commencement Information
I22Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 7 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
1. This Part applies to the cleansing and disinfecting of infected premises except to the extent that its requirements are varied by an inspector.
Commencement Information
I23Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 1 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
2. Cleansing and disinfecting must be carried out during and after the killing of poultry or other captive birds and in accordance with the instructions of an inspector.
Commencement Information
I24Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 2 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
3. A person carrying out a cleansing or disinfection procedure must take all appropriate measures to reduce the risk of avian influenza virus spreading and must, in particular—
(a)use appropriate equipment;
(b)wear protective clothing (which must be cleansed and disinfected or disposed of after use);
(c)take a shower after the cleansing and disinfection;
(d)cleanse and disinfect any equipment which may be contaminated before it is removed from the premises; and
(e)turn off the power supply to any ventilation system, if required to do so by an inspector.
Commencement Information
I25Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 3 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
4. Following killing—
(a)carcases must be sprayed with disinfectant;
(b)transportation of carcases and of any tissue or blood spilled during killing or post-mortem examination from the infected premises for disposal must be in closed, leak-proof containers and in accordance with the instructions of an inspector;
(c)the following parts of the infected premises must have disinfectant applied as soon as the killed poultry and other captive birds have been removed—
(i)parts where the poultry or other captive birds were housed,
(ii)parts contaminated during the killing of the poultry or other captive birds,
(iii)parts contaminated during any post-mortem examination;
(d)any tissue or blood spilled during the killing or any post-mortem must be collected and disposed of with the killed poultry or other captive birds;
(e)disinfectant must remain on the surfaces to which it has been applied for at least 24 hours.
Commencement Information
I26Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 4 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
5. Following preliminary cleansing and disinfection—
(a)manure and used bedding must be treated in accordance with Part III of this Schedule; and
(b)all surfaces must be subjected to the following procedures—
(i)grease and dirt must be removed from them by the application of a degreasing agent,
(ii)they must then be cleansed with water,
(iii)they must be washed with cold water, following which further disinfectant must be applied, and
(iv)after seven days they must again be treated with a degreasing agent, rinsed with water, sprayed with disinfectant and rinsed again with water.
Commencement Information
I27Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 5 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
1. Manure and used bedding which may be contaminated must be—N.I.
(a)steam treated at a temperature of at least 70°C;
(b)destroyed by burning;
(c)buried deep enough to prevent access by wild birds and animals; or
(d)stacked to heat, sprayed with disinfectant and left for at least 42 days.
Commencement Information
I28Sch. 3 Pt. 3 para. 1 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
2. Slurry which may be contaminated must be stored for at least 60 days after the last addition of infectious material unless, in the case of slurry which has been treated in accordance with the instructions of the Department, a shorter storage period is authorised.N.I.
Commencement Information
I29Sch. 3 Pt. 3 para. 2 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
3. Manure, litter and bedding which may be contaminated may, if licenced by the Department, be moved to—N.I.
(a)a treatment plant carrying out procedures for the destruction of avian influenza virus;
(b)storage prior to destruction; or
(c)such other place as the Department may licence.
Commencement Information
I30Sch. 3 Pt. 3 para. 3 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
4. The transport of such manure, litter or bedding must be in closed, leak-proof vehicles or containers and in accordance with the instructions of an inspector.N.I.
Commencement Information
I31Sch. 3 Pt. 3 para. 4 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
Regulations 30, 32,33(1), 34(2), 35(1)
1. Subject to paragraph 5, the occupier of any premises in the zone where poultry or other captive birds are kept must make records of—
(a)the name and address of any person visiting the premises (unless the visit is only to a part of the premises where people live and where no poultry or other captive birds are kept);
(b)the date of the visit; and
(c)whether the person had any contact with poultry or other captive birds on the premises.
Commencement Information
I32Sch. 4 para. 1 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
2. The occupier of any premises in the zone must make a record of all poultry entering or leaving those premises as soon as reasonably practicable after the movement.
Commencement Information
I33Sch. 4 para. 2 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
3. Subject to paragraph 5, any person who is engaged in the transport or marketing of poultry or poultry eggs in the zone must make a record as soon as reasonably practicable of all poultry and poultry eggs transported or marketed by him.
Commencement Information
I34Sch. 4 para. 3 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
4. The records referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 must include—
(a)the quantity and description (including species of poultry or type of egg) transported or marketed;
(b)in the case of a movement from premises in the zone—
(i)the date of the movement off the premises,
(ii)the premises of destination, and
(iii)the name and address of the person to whom ownership or possession is being or has been transferred;
(c)in the case of a movement on to premises in the zone—
(i)the date of the movement,
(ii)the premises from which the movement originated, and
(iii)the name and address of the person from whom ownership or possession is being or has been transferred; and
(d)in the case of marketing without an associated movement, the identity and address of the person to whom and the date on which ownership was transferred.
Commencement Information
I35Sch. 4 para. 4 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
5. Paragraphs 1 and 3 do not apply in respect of—
(a)a movement of eggs direct to retail premises, at or from such premises or subsequent to such a movement;
(b)the movement of people to zoos, wildlife parks or (unless required by the Department) any other premises open to the public, provided the public has no access to any area where birds are kept; and
(c)the movement of the following onto any premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept—
(i)any person on a public right of way or exercising a right of access to the premises;
(ii)trespassers;
(iii)any person executing these Regulations.
Commencement Information
I36Sch. 4 para. 5 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
6. The occupier of premises in the zone where poultry or other captive birds are kept must ensure that they are—
(a)housed; or
(b)kept isolated on some other place on the same premises such that they do not have contact with other poultry or other captive birds on other premises (if so directed by an inspector on the basis that housing is impractical or would adversely affect the welfare of the birds to a significant degree).
Commencement Information
I37Sch. 4 para. 6 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
7. If birds are kept isolated but not housed, the occupier must—
(a)ensure that they have no contact with poultry or other captive birds on other premises; and
(b)take all reasonable steps to minimise their contact with wild birds, in accordance with the instructions of an inspector.
Commencement Information
I38Sch. 4 para. 7 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
8.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), a person shall not move poultry, other captive birds or mammals from or to premises in the zone, where poultry or other captive birds are kept, except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department.
(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to pet animals which—
(a)only have access to that part of the premises where people live;
(b)have no contact with poultry or other captive birds on the premises; and
(c)have no access to any cages or areas on the premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept.
Commencement Information
I39Sch. 4 para. 8 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
9. The occupier must ensure that all carcases not seized or disposed of by an inspector are disposed of in accordance with his instructions (unless the Department licences their use for diagnosis of disease).
Commencement Information
I40Sch. 4 para. 9 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
10. The occupier and any person entering or leaving premises in the zone where poultry, other captive birds or eggs are kept must—
(a)take such biosecurity measures as he considers necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza to or from the premises; and
(b)comply with any biosecurity requirements which an inspector, by notice, imposes.
Commencement Information
I41Sch. 4 para. 10 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
11. A person shall not remove from premises in the zone or spread used poultry litter, poultry manure or poultry slurry except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department.
Commencement Information
I42Sch. 4 para. 11 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
12. A person shall not permit any poultry or other captive birds to be collected together at any fair, market, show, exhibition or other gathering in the zone.
Commencement Information
I43Sch. 4 para. 12 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
13. A person shall not release game birds.
Commencement Information
I44Sch. 4 para. 13 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
14. A person shall not move any poultry, eggs, poultry meat or carcases within or out of the zone unless the movement is—
(a)set out in paragraph 16 and is—
(i)direct, and
(ii)licenced by the Department; or
(b)within the same premises.
Commencement Information
I45Sch. 4 para. 14 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
15. Poultry and eggs may be transported through the zone on a major highway or railway if no stop is made within the zone.
Commencement Information
I46Sch. 4 para. 15 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
16. The movements referred to in paragraph 14(a) are the following—
(a)poultry from premises in the zone for immediate slaughter at a designated slaughterhouse (if the requirements of paragraph 17 are met);
(b)poultry meat (if the requirements of paragraph 18 are met);
(c)poultry to a designated slaughterhouse in the zone from premises outside the zone (if the requirements of paragraph 19 are met);
(d)day-old chicks hatched from eggs produced in the zone or from eggs which came into contact with such eggs (if the requirements of paragraph 20 are met);
(e)day-old chicks hatched from eggs originating outside the protection zone kept separate from eggs produced in such a zone (if the requirements of paragraph 21 are met);
(f)ready-to-lay poultry to premises or part of premises where no poultry are kept (if the requirements of paragraph 22 are met);
(g)hatching eggs from outside the zone to a designated hatchery in the zone or to designated premises for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes;
(h)hatching eggs from the zone—
(i)to a designated hatchery, or
(ii)to designated premises for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes,
provided that, in both cases, the requirements of paragraph 23 are met;
(i)eggs to a designated egg packing centre (if the requirements of paragraph 24 are met);
(j)eggs to an egg processing plant;
(k)eggs for disposal;
(l)carcases for disposal or diagnosis.
Commencement Information
I47Sch. 4 para. 16 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
17. Poultry must not be moved to a designated slaughterhouse unless the following requirements are met—
(a)an inspector must have examined poultry at the premises no more than 24 hours before they leave the premises; and
(b)the poultry are transported in vehicles sealed by an inspector, or in accordance with the instructions of an inspector.
Commencement Information
I48Sch. 4 para. 17 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
18. Poultry meat from poultry within the zone must not be moved from a designated slaughterhouse unless it meets the requirements of regulation 63(2).
Commencement Information
I49Sch. 4 para. 18 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
19.—(1) Subject to the conditions set out in paragraph (2), poultry from premises outside the zone may be moved to a designated slaughterhouse in the zone.
(2) The conditions for the movement of poultry into a zone under (1) are—
(a)such poultry shall not come into contact with any poultry originating within the zone; and
(b)where contact between poultry occurs, contrary to paragraph (a), the meat of such poultry shall be subject to the requirements of paragraph 18.
Commencement Information
I50Sch. 4 para. 19 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
20. Day-old chicks hatched from eggs produced in the zone or from eggs which had contact with such eggs must not be moved unless they are transported in vehicles sealed by an inspector, or in accordance with the instructions of an inspector.
Commencement Information
I51Sch. 4 para. 20 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
21. Day-old chicks from eggs originating outside the protection zone must not be moved unless the designated hatchery within the protection zone is operated in such a way that those eggs do not come into contact with eggs or day-old chicks from within the zone.
Commencement Information
I52Sch. 4 para. 21 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
22. Ready-to-lay poultry must not be moved from premises within the zone unless—
(a)poultry and other captive birds at the premises have been examined by an inspector; and
(b)the ready-to-lay poultry are transported in vehicles sealed by the inspector, or in accordance with the instructions of an inspector.
Commencement Information
I53Sch. 4 para. 22 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
23. Hatching eggs must not be moved from the zone to a designated hatchery or to designated premises for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes unless—
(a)an inspector has confirmed that he does not suspect avian influenza in the flocks from which the eggs derive;
(b)the eggs and their packaging are disinfected before dispatch; and
(c)the eggs are transported in vehicles sealed by an inspector, or in accordance with the instructions of an inspector.
Commencement Information
I54Sch. 4 para. 23 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
24. Eggs must not be moved to a designated egg packing centre unless—
(a)they are packed in disposable packaging; and
(b)any person transporting the eggs complies with any biosecurity requirements specified in a notice or licence issued by the Department.
Commencement Information
I55Sch. 4 para. 24 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
25. The occupier of a slaughterhouse to which poultry from the zone is sent must ensure that the requirements of regulation 63 are met.
Commencement Information
I56Sch. 4 para. 25 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
26. Poultry meat in the zone from poultry originating in the zone is subject to the requirements in regulation 63(2).
Commencement Information
I57Sch. 4 para. 26 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
27. Poultry meat in the zone from poultry originating outside the zone is subject to the requirements in regulation 63(3)(a) and 63(4).
Commencement Information
I58Sch. 4 para. 27 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
28. A person who moves any poultry, other captive bird, meat, feed, manure, slurry, litter or any other thing which may be contaminated must cleanse and disinfect the vehicle and any equipment used to transport that thing as soon as it is unloaded, in accordance with regulation 66.
Commencement Information
I59Sch. 4 para. 28 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
29. A person who enters or leaves premises in the zone by vehicle must cleanse and disinfect any part of the vehicle which may have been contaminated without delay in accordance with regulation 66.
Commencement Information
I60Sch. 4 para. 29 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
30. A person shall not enter any place which is the subject of a restriction notice under regulation 76 except in accordance with that notice or with regulation 35.
Commencement Information
I61Sch. 4 para. 30 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
Regulations 31, 32, 33(1),34(2), 35(1)
1. Subject to paragraph 5, the occupier of any premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept must make a record of—
(a)the name and address of any person visiting the premises (unless the visit is only to a part of the premises where people live and where no poultry or other captive birds are kept);
(b)the date of the visit; and
(c)whether the person had any contact with poultry or other captive birds on the premises.
Commencement Information
I62Sch. 5 para. 1 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
2. The occupier of any premises in the zone must make a record of all poultry entering or leaving those premises as soon as reasonably practicable after the movement.
Commencement Information
I63Sch. 5 para. 2 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
3. Subject to paragraph 5, any person who is engaged in the transport or marketing of poultry or poultry eggs in the zone must, as soon as is reasonably practicable, make a record of all poultry and poultry eggs transported or marketed by him.
Commencement Information
I64Sch. 5 para. 3 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
4. The records referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 must include—
(a)the quantity and description (including species of poultry and type of egg) transported or marketed;
(b)in the case of a movement from premises in the zone—
(i)the date of the movement off the premises,
(ii)the premises of destination (if known), and
(iii)the name and address of the person to whom ownership or possession is being or has been transferred;
(c)in the case of a movement onto premises in the zone—
(i)the date of the movement,
(ii)the premises from which the movement originated (if known), and
(iii)the name and address of the person from whom ownership or possession is being or has been transferred; and
(d)in the case of marketing without an associated movement, the identity and address of the person to whom and the date on which ownership was transferred.
Commencement Information
I65Sch. 5 para. 4 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
5. Paragraphs 1 and 3 do not apply in respect of the movement of—
(a)eggs direct to retail premises, at or from such premises or subsequent to such a movement;
(b)people to zoos, wildlife parks or (unless required by the Department) any other premises open to the public, provided the public has no access to any area where birds are kept; and
(c)the following onto any premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept—
(i)any person on a public right of way or exercising any other right of access to the premises;
(ii)trespassers; or
(iii)any person executing these Regulations.
Commencement Information
I66Sch. 5 para. 5 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
6.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), a person shall not move poultry, other captive birds or mammals from or to premises in the zone where poultry or other captive birds are kept, except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department.
(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to pet animals which—
(a)only have access to that part of the premises where people live;
(b)have no contact with poultry or other captive birds on the premises; and
(c)have no access to any cages or areas on the premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept.
Commencement Information
I67Sch. 5 para. 6 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
7. The occupier and any person entering or leaving premises in the zone where poultry, other captive birds or eggs are kept must—
(a)take such biosecurity measures as he considers necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza to or from the premises; and
(b)comply with any biosecurity requirements which an inspector, by notice, imposes.
Commencement Information
I68Sch. 5 para. 7 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
8. A person shall not remove from premises in the zone or spread used poultry litter, poultry manure or poultry slurry except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department.
Commencement Information
I69Sch. 5 para. 8 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
9. A person shall not permit any poultry or other captive birds to be collected together at any fair, market, show, exhibition or other gathering in the zone.
Commencement Information
I70Sch. 5 para. 9 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
10. A person shall not release game birds.
Commencement Information
I71Sch. 5 para. 10 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
11. Subject to paragraph 12, a person shall not move any poultry or eggs within the zone (other than through the zone by road or rail without stopping), except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department.
Commencement Information
I72Sch. 5 para. 11 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
12. Paragraph 11 does not apply to the movement of eggs direct to wholesale or retail premises, or subsequent to such a movement.
Commencement Information
I73Sch. 5 para. 12 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
13. The Department shall not grant a licence under paragraph 11 unless it is satisfied that the licencee will take appropriate biosecurity measures and the taking of such measures must be conditions of the licence.
Commencement Information
I74Sch. 5 para. 13 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
14. The Department may licence the movement of poultry from outside any avian influenza protection and surveillance zones to a designated slaughterhouse within the surveillance zone and subsequent movements of the meat derived from such poultry.
Commencement Information
I75Sch. 5 para. 14 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
15.—(1) Subject to paragraph 16, a person shall not move any poultry or eggs out of the zone, unless the movement is—
(a)a movement set out in sub-paragraph (2); and
(b)licenced by the Department.
(2) The movements referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are movements of—
(a)poultry for slaughter (if the requirements of paragraph 17 are met);
(b)day-old chicks hatched from eggs originating within the protection or surveillance zone or from eggs which came into contact with such eggs (if the requirements of paragraph 18 are met);
(c)day-old chicks hatched from eggs originating outside the protection and surveillance zones kept separate from eggs produced in such a zone (if the requirements of paragraph 19 are met);
(d)ready-to-lay poultry to premises or a part of any premises where poultry are not kept;
(e)hatching eggs from the zone—
(i)to a designated hatchery, or
(ii)to designated premises for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes,
provided that, in both cases, the requirements of paragraph 20 are met;
(f)eggs to a designated egg packing centre (if the requirements of paragraph 21 are met);
(g)eggs to an egg processing plant;
(h)eggs for disposal.
Commencement Information
I76Sch. 5 para. 15 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
16. Paragraph 15 does not apply to a movement of table eggs direct to wholesale or retail premises or subsequent to such a movement.
Commencement Information
I77Sch. 5 para. 16 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
17. Poultry may be moved from premises in the zone to a designated slaughterhouse but only within 24 hours of the completion of a veterinary inspection of the premises.
Commencement Information
I78Sch. 5 para. 17 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
18. Day-old chicks from eggs produced within the protection or surveillance zone or from eggs which have had contact with such eggs must not be moved unless any biosecurity measures laid down by an inspector are complied with.
Commencement Information
I79Sch. 5 para. 18 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
19. Day-old chicks from eggs originating outside any avian influenza protection and surveillance zones must not be moved unless the designated hatchery within the zone is operated in such a way that eggs from outside the zone do not come into contact with eggs or day-old chicks from within the zone.
Commencement Information
I80Sch. 5 para. 19 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
20. Hatching eggs must not be moved from the zone to a designated hatchery or to designated premises for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes unless the eggs and their packaging are disinfected before they leave the premises.
Commencement Information
I81Sch. 5 para. 20 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
21. Eggs must not be moved to a designated egg packing centre unless—
(a)they are packed in disposable packaging; and
(b)any person transporting the eggs complies with any biosecurity measures laid down by an inspector.
Commencement Information
I82Sch. 5 para. 21 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
22. A person who transports any poultry, other captive bird, meat, feed, manure, slurry, litter or any other thing which may be contaminated must cleanse and disinfect the vehicle and any equipment used to transport that thing as soon as it is unloaded, in accordance with regulation 66.
Commencement Information
I83Sch. 5 para. 22 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
23. A person who enters or leaves premises in the zone by vehicle must cleanse and disinfect without delay any part of the vehicle which may have been contaminated in accordance with regulation 66.
Commencement Information
I84Sch. 5 para. 23 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
Regulations 46, 54(2)
1. The occupier must make and update daily a record of poultry, other captive birds and mammals kept on the premises showing, for each species the number or approximate number—
(a)alive;
(b)which have died;
(c)which show clinical signs of avian influenza;
(d)which he thinks are likely to be infected; and
(e)born or hatched.
Commencement Information
I85Sch. 6 para. 1 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
2.—(1) The occupier must ensure that poultry and other captive birds are—
(a)housed; or
(b)kept isolated (if so directed by an inspector on the basis that housing is impractical or would adversely affect the welfare of the birds to a significant degree).
(2) If the birds are kept isolated, the occupier must take all reasonable steps to minimise their contact with wild birds, in accordance with the instructions of the inspector.
Commencement Information
I86Sch. 6 para. 2 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
3. A person shall not move any poultry or other captive birds to or from the premises, except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department.
Commencement Information
I87Sch. 6 para. 3 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
4. A person shall not move any poultry or other captive bird to a slaughterhouse unless—
(a)the slaughterhouse is a designated slaughterhouse;
(b)the poultry are sent directly to the designated slaughterhouse; and
(c)they are transported in vehicles sealed by an inspector, or in accordance with the instructions of an inspector.
Commencement Information
I88Sch. 6 para. 4 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
5. A person shall not tamper with a seal on a vehicle transporting poultry to a designated slaughterhouse or remove it until the vehicle has arrived at the designated slaughterhouse.
Commencement Information
I89Sch. 6 para. 5 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
6. A person who transports any bird or any thing which may be contaminated must, as soon as the bird or thing is unloaded, cleanse and disinfect the vehicle and any equipment used for transportation in accordance with regulation 66.
Commencement Information
I90Sch. 6 para. 6 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
7.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a person shall not move to or from the premises and a person shall not move any mammal, vehicle or equipment to or from the premises, except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department.
(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to pet animals which—
(a)only have access to that part of the premises where people live;
(b)have no contact with poultry or other captive birds on the premises; and
(c)have no access to any cages or areas on the premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept.
Commencement Information
I91Sch. 6 para. 7 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
8. The occupier must ensure that carcases are disposed of as soon as possible in accordance with the instructions of an inspector (unless the Department licences their use for diagnosis of disease).
Commencement Information
I92Sch. 6 para. 8 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
9. Subject to paragraph 10 the occupier must ensure that eggs on the premises which are to be disposed of and which are not seized by an inspector are disposed of in accordance with the instructions of the inspector.
Commencement Information
I93Sch. 6 para. 9 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
10. An inspector may, by notice served on the occupier of special category premises, direct that hatching eggs on those premises need not be disposed of.
Commencement Information
I94Sch. 6 para. 10 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
11. The occupier must give all reasonable assistance to an inspector in the tracing of any thing liable to transmit avian influenza from or to the premises.
Commencement Information
I95Sch. 6 para. 11 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
12. The occupier of the premises must ensure that manure, slurry and bedding which may be contaminated are treated in accordance with regulation 66.
Commencement Information
I96Sch. 6 para. 12 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
13. The occupier must cleanse and disinfect the premises in accordance with regulation 66 and Schedule 3.
Commencement Information
I97Sch. 6 para. 13 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
14. The occupier of the premises must ensure that any other material or substance which may be contaminated with avian influenza is treated in accordance with the instructions of the inspector or disposed of.
Commencement Information
I98Sch. 6 para. 14 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
15. The occupier must give all reasonable assistance to an inspector exercising his duties in relation to the killing of poultry or other captive birds under paragraph 11 of Part I of Schedule 2 to the 1981 Order and to the seizure of any thing seized under the 1981 Order.
Commencement Information
I99Sch. 6 para. 15 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
16. A person shall not move any eggs from the premises except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department.
Commencement Information
I100Sch. 6 para. 16 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
17. The occupier must, in accordance with the instructions of the inspector, provide and maintain means of disinfection at the entrances and exits of the premises and of any buildings housing poultry or other captive birds.
Commencement Information
I101Sch. 6 para. 17 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
Commencement Information
I102Sch. 6 Pt. 2 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
The following are the criteria to be considered by the Department before permitting movements from premises where low pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed—
(a)the species of birds on the premises;
(b)the number of premises it knows to contain poultry or other captive birds in the area around the premises;
(c)the location of slaughterhouses, hatcheries and egg packing centres to which poultry and eggs could be moved;
(d)biosecurity measures already in place or which could be applied at the premises, during movement and during slaughter;
(e)possible routes on which things could be moved;
(f)any evidence of disease spread;
(g)any risk to human health; and
(h)any treatment procedures which could be applied to any thing to be moved.
Regulation 57
1.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) a person shall not move poultry, other captive birds or mammals from or to premises within the zone where poultry or other captive birds are kept, except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department.
(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to pet animals which—
(a)only have access to that part of the premises where people live;
(b)have no contact with poultry or other captive birds on the premises; and
(c)have no access to any cages or areas on the premises where poultry or other captive birds are kept.
Commencement Information
I103Sch. 7 para. 1 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
2. The occupier and any person entering or leaving premises in the zone where poultry, other captive birds or eggs are kept must—
(a)take such biosecurity measures as he considers necessary to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza to or from the premises; and
(b)comply with any biosecurity requirements which an inspector, by notice to him, imposes.
Commencement Information
I104Sch. 7 para. 2 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
3. A person shall not remove from premises in the zone or spread used poultry litter, poultry manure or poultry slurry except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department.
Commencement Information
I105Sch. 7 para. 3 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
4. A person shall not permit any poultry or other captive birds to be collected together at any fair, market, show, exhibition or other gathering, unless licenced by the Department.
Commencement Information
I106Sch. 7 para. 4 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
5. A person shall not release game birds.
Commencement Information
I107Sch. 7 para. 5 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
6. Subject to paragraph 8, a person shall not move any poultry, other captive birds or eggs within the zone (other than through the zone by road or rail without stopping), except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted by the Department.
Commencement Information
I108Sch. 7 para. 6 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
7.—(1) Subject to paragraph 8, a person shall not move any poultry or eggs out of the zone, unless the movement is—
(a)set out in sub-paragraph (2); and
(b)licenced by the Department.
(2) The movements referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are movements of—
(a)poultry for slaughter at a designated slaughterhouse;
(b)poultry to premises or part of a premises where no poultry are kept;
(c)day-old chicks from eggs originating within the zone or from eggs which have come into contact with such eggs to any premises or part of premises;
(d)day-old chicks from eggs originating outside the zone if the designated hatchery is operated in such a way that such chicks and eggs are kept separate from day-old chicks and eggs originating in the zone;
(e)hatching eggs—
(i)to a designated hatchery, or
(ii)to a designated premises for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes,
provided that in both cases, the eggs and their packaging are disinfected before dispatch;
(f)eggs to a designated egg packing centre in disposable packaging and in accordance with any biosecurity requirements specified by an inspector;
(g)eggs to an egg processing plant inside or outside the zone;
(h)eggs for disposal.
(3) The Department shall by notice served on the occupier of any premises of destination under paragraph (2)(b) or (c) require that poultry including day-old chicks must not be moved off the premises for at least 21 days from the day they arrived there.
Commencement Information
I109Sch. 7 para. 7 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
8. Paragraphs 6 and 7 do not apply to the movement of table eggs direct to wholesale or retail premises or subsequent to such a movement.
Commencement Information
I110Sch. 7 para. 8 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
9. The occupier of any premises within the zone must ensure that carcases are disposed of in accordance with the instructions of an inspector (unless the Department licences their use for diagnosis of disease).
Commencement Information
I111Sch. 7 para. 9 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
10. A person who moves any poultry, other captive bird, meat, feed, manure, slurry, litter or any other thing which may be contaminated must cleanse and disinfect the vehicle and any equipment used to transport that thing as soon as it is unloaded, in accordance with regulation 66.
Commencement Information
I112Sch. 7 para. 10 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
Disinfectants approved for the purposes of avian influenza are set out in the Diseases of Animals (Approval of Disinfectants) Order (Northern Ireland) 1972 (S.R. & O. (N.I.) 1972 No 16 as amended by S.R. 1975 No. 69, S.R. 1995 No. 467 and S.R. 2006 No. 42
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