The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No.2) Order 2006

Articles 9(5), 10(2), 11(4), 12(2), 13, 41(1), 60A and 61A(2)

[F1 SCHEDULE 9 Measures where influenza of avian origin is suspected in kept mammals

Textual Amendments

F1 Schs. 9, 10 inserted (20.12.2023) by The Exotic Disease (Amendment) (England) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1415), arts. 1(1), 4(46)

Record of kept mammals

1.— (1) The occupier of any premises where mammals are kept in which the presence of avian influenza virus is suspected must make and maintain on a daily basis a record of the number of all kept mammals on the premises.

(2) A record made under paragraph (1) must include the number or approximate number of mammals which —

(i) are alive;

(ii) have died on the premises;

(iii) show clinical signs of influenza of avian origin;

(iv) have been born on the premises.

Housing or isolation of mammals

2.   The occupier of premises where mammals are kept must, in accordance with the instructions of a veterinary inspector—

(a) ensure that all mammals are kept separately to or isolated from—

(i) any poultry or captive birds on the premises; and

(ii) each other;

(b) take all reasonable steps to minimise any contact on the premises with wild mammals or wild birds.

Prohibition on the movement of mammals to and from the premises

3.   No person shall move any kept mammal to or from suspect, infected or contact premises unless the movement is licensed by a veterinary inspector.

Prohibition on the removal of other things liable to transmit avian influenza virus

4.   No person may remove from the premises any carcase, material waste, droppings, slurry, used litter, manure, germinal products or anything else liable to transmit avian influenza virus unless—

(a) he is licensed by a veterinary inspector to do so; and

(b) he observes such biosecurity measures as are directed by a veterinary inspector in order to prevent the risk of spread of disease.

Prohibition on the movement of people, equipment and vehicles to and from the premises

5.   No person may enter or leave the premises and no person may move any vehicle, equipment or utensils to or from the premises unless the movement is licensed by a veterinary inspector or an inspector under the direction of a veterinary inspector.

Cleansing and disinfection at entrances and exits of premises where mammals are kept

6.   The occupier must in accordance with the instructions of a veterinary inspector, provide and maintain the means of cleansing and disinfection at the entrances and exits of the premises and of the buildings housing mammals.]