Part II Disease
Slaughter
C1C2C3C4C5C6C7C832 Slaughter in other diseases.
1
The Minister may, if he thinks fit, cause to be slaughtered any animal which—
a
is affected or suspected of being affected with any disease to which this section applies; or
b
has been exposed to the infection of any such disease.
2
This section applies to such diseases of animals as may from time to time be directed by order of the Ministers.
3
The Minister shall pay for animals slaughtered under this section compensation of such amount as may be determined in accordance with scales prescribed by order of the Minister made with the Treasury’s approval.
A statutory instrument containing an order under this subsection shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
4
This section does not apply to poultry; and in this section—
a
“animals” includes horses;
b
“disease” is not restricted by its definition in this Act.