Establishment of zones on suspicion of avian influenza of subtype H5N1 in poultryI16
1
This regulation applies if the Department is of the opinion that—
a
highly pathogenic avian influenza virus of the H5 subtype is present in poultry or in a poultry carcase in Northern Ireland; and
b
the neuraminidase virus type is N1.
2
The Department must declare two zones under regulation 13 of the Avian Influenza Regulations if the poultry or carcase in which highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N1 is suspected was found—
a
in Northern Ireland; or
b
in such area of the Republic of Ireland as the Department considers represents a risk of the disease spreading to Northern Ireland.
3
The zones referred to in paragraph (2) are—
a
a temporary movement restriction zone and a temporary control zone;
b
two temporary movement restriction zones; or
c
two temporary control zones.
4
In a declaration made in accordance with paragraph (2), the Department must specify which of the two zones declared is the first zone and which the second zone.
5
Premises which are partly in a first zone declared in accordance with paragraph (2) and partly in a second zone so declared are deemed to be wholly in the first zone.
6
Nothing in paragraph (2) shall deem any part of a premises outside Northern Ireland to be within a zone.