The Foot-and-Mouth Disease Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006

Movement of an animal into or out of a protection zone

3.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, a person shall not move an animal into or out of a protection zone.

(2) The prohibition in sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to—

(a) movements permitted under paragraph 1 or 2 of this Part;

(b) the movement of a pet animal which is not a susceptible animal;

(c) the movement of a horse under the terms of a licence granted by an inspector;

(d) transport through the zone without stopping; or

(e) transport from outside the zone directly to a slaughterhouse in the zone for immediate slaughter there under the terms of a licence granted by an inspector.

(3) An inspector granting a licence under sub-paragraph (2)(c) shall take account of the recommended measures in paragraph 2.2 of Annex VI to the Directive.

(4) A licence granted under sub-paragraph (2)(e) shall—

(a) certify that the premises on which the movement originates is outside the protection zone;

(b) specify the route to be taken.

(5) The person in charge of any vehicle used to transport animals under the authority of a licence granted under sub-paragraph (2)(e) shall—

(a) ensure that it is cleansed and disinfected without delay in accordance with regulation 42 and any additional requirements an inspector may by written directions impose;

(b) ensure such cleansing and disinfection is undertaken—

(i) before loading,

(ii) after loading and before leaving the premises of origin (the wheels and wheel arches of the vehicle only), and

(iii) after unloading and before leaving the slaughterhouse; and

(c) make a record of the date and time of that cleansing and disinfection;

(d) keep the record with the vehicle at all times; and

(e) retain the record for 6 months after the last such cleansing and disinfection.