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1. This Part applies to the cleansing and disinfecting of infected premises except to the extent that its requirements are varied by an inspector.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 1 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
2. Cleansing and disinfecting must be carried out during and after the killing of poultry or other captive birds and in accordance with the instructions of an inspector.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 2 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
3. A person carrying out a cleansing or disinfection procedure must take all appropriate measures to reduce the risk of avian influenza virus spreading and must, in particular—
(a)use appropriate equipment;
(b)wear protective clothing (which must be cleansed and disinfected or disposed of after use);
(c)take a shower after the cleansing and disinfection;
(d)cleanse and disinfect any equipment which may be contaminated before it is removed from the premises; and
(e)turn off the power supply to any ventilation system, if required to do so by an inspector.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 3 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
4. Following killing—
(a)carcases must be sprayed with disinfectant;
(b)transportation of carcases and of any tissue or blood spilled during killing or post-mortem examination from the infected premises for disposal must be in closed, leak-proof containers and in accordance with the instructions of an inspector;
(c)the following parts of the infected premises must have disinfectant applied as soon as the killed poultry and other captive birds have been removed—
(i)parts where the poultry or other captive birds were housed,
(ii)parts contaminated during the killing of the poultry or other captive birds,
(iii)parts contaminated during any post-mortem examination;
(d)any tissue or blood spilled during the killing or any post-mortem must be collected and disposed of with the killed poultry or other captive birds;
(e)disinfectant must remain on the surfaces to which it has been applied for at least 24 hours.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 4 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
5. Following preliminary cleansing and disinfection—
(a)manure and used bedding must be treated in accordance with Part III of this Schedule; and
(b)all surfaces must be subjected to the following procedures—
(i)grease and dirt must be removed from them by the application of a degreasing agent,
(ii)they must then be cleansed with water,
(iii)they must be washed with cold water, following which further disinfectant must be applied, and
(iv)after seven days they must again be treated with a degreasing agent, rinsed with water, sprayed with disinfectant and rinsed again with water.
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 5 in operation at 10.2.2007, see reg. 1
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