[F1 PART 2A N.I.TRANSMISSIBLE SPONGIFORM ENCEPHALOPATHIES

F1 Pt. 2A (arts. 32A-32J) inserted (12.3.2010) by Diseases of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 1), ss. 3, 22(1), Sch. 1; S.R. 2010/70, art. 2

Livestock genotypes N.I.

Identification of genetically susceptible livestock N.I.

32B— (1) The Department may by order make provision requiring the keeper of any livestock—

(a) to allow an inspector to take a sample from it, for the purpose of establishing its genotype;

(b) to allow an inspector to administer or otherwise attach to it an identification device;

(c) where the genotype of the livestock has been established (whether or not as a result of the exercise of powers conferred by this Part) to keep a record of its genotype.

(2) An order under paragraph (1) may, in particular—

(a) provide that only identification devices of a kind specified in the order may be administered or attached;

(b) make provision as to the assistance which an inspector may require the keeper to give;

(c) make provision with respect to the testing of samples;

(d) require the issuing and keeping of certificates recording the genotypes of livestock.]