13.—(1) The decision to undertake a vaccination programme shall be given in writing.
(2) The decision shall contain the following information about the vaccination programme–
(a)whether it is a programme of suppressive or of protective vaccination;
(b)the place or geographical area where it is to be undertaken;
(c)specification of the animals to be vaccinated (including their species and age);
(d)the intended duration of the programme;
(e)notification of the prohibition on movement of animals and animal products in regulation 18(1) and 19;
(f)the form of the eartags to be affixed and vaccination records to be made under regulation 22; and
(g)such other information (if any) as the Scottish Ministers think necessary to inform those who may be affected by the vaccination programme.
(3) Any decision of the Scottish Ministers which results in a change to the information in sub paragraph (2) shall also be given in writing.
(4) The Scottish Ministers shall take such steps as they consider fit to bring any decision required to be given in writing by this regulation to the attention of those who may be affected by it.