PART 2Notification, suspicion and investigation of disease

Suspicion of disease in animals in transit10

1

If an inspector knows or suspects that an animal in transit is infected or contaminated the inspector shall immediately serve a notice on the keeper of the animal, or if the keeper is not present, the person in charge of the animal during transit–

a

stating that fact;

b

directing the transport of the animal and any animal with it to such premises as the inspector thinks fit; and

c

detaining any vehicle, equipment or other thing suspected of contamination at a suitable place until it has been cleansed and disinfected.

2

The inspector shall ensure that the occupier of premises to which animals are directed is served with a notice on their arrival stating that those premises are under restriction and Schedule 2 shall then apply in respect of those premises.

3

The person in charge of any vehicle detained under paragraph (1)(c) shall cleanse and disinfect it without delay in accordance with Schedule 2 of the Transport of Animals (Cleansing and Disinfection) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 F1 and any additional requirements an inspector may by written directions impose.

4

The person in charge of any equipment or other thing detained under paragraph (1)(c) shall cleanse and disinfect it in accordance with the directions of an inspector.