The Tuberculosis (Deer) Order 1989

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order contains provisions relating to tuberculosis in deer and, in particular, provides for–

(a) the compulsory notification of tuberculosis in deer and in carcases of deer (articles 5 and 6);

(b) the investigation by a veterinary inspector into the existence of tuberculosis in deer and the examination by him of deer and their carcases for this purpose (article 6(1), (2) and (3));

(c) the imposition (by notice in Form A served by a veterinary inspector) of certain requirements in respect of deer which are affected or suspected of being affected with tuberculosis, including the isolation of such deer from all other deer and from cattle (article 6(4), (5) and (6));

(d) the testing of deer (if required by notice) and the reporting of the results of such tests (article 7);

(e) the prohibition of the vaccination and treatment of deer for tuberculosis (article 8);

(f) precautions which may be required (by notice) to be taken against the spread of tuberculosis in deer, including the isolation of deer and the cleansing and disinfection of premises (articles 9 and 10);

(g) the marking and identification of deer (article 13);

(h) the prohibition of the exposure for sale in a market of a deer by its owner unless it is marked or identified in accordance with the provisions of the Order and the mark or identification is clearly legible (article 14); and

(i) offences (article 17).