The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007

Movements off the premisesN.I.

60.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a person shall not move any mammal tested under regulation 58 off the premises where they are kept until the Department has confirmed that the mammal is not infective and authorises the movement in accordance with the conditions of a licence.

(2) The Department may licence the movement of pigs and other mammals in which infection with influenza virus of avian origin is confirmed to other premises (including a designated slaughterhouse) if it is satisfied (as a result of further tests on the animals) that the movement will not significantly increase the risk of the spread of avian influenza.

Commencement Information

I1Reg. 60 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1