The Avian Influenza (Slaughter and Vaccination) (Scotland) Regulations 2006

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5.—(1) For meat obtained from vaccinated poultry kept within a vaccination zone or premises under notice and which have been sent for slaughter, that poultry must–S

(a)have been vaccinated with a vaccine specified in a declaration or notice under regulation 12(1);

(b)have been inspected and tested with favourable results by a veterinary inspector;

(c)have been clinically inspected by a veterinary inspector within 48 hours before loading and if appropriate any sentinel birds on the premises must have been examined by a veterinary inspector; and

(d)have been sent directly to a designated slaughterhouse for immediate slaughter.

(2) For meat obtained from non-vaccinated poultry kept within a vaccination zone or premises under notice and which have been sent for slaughter, the poultry must have undergone monitoring by a veterinary inspector or an inspector under the direction of a veterinary inspector.