Notification of disease in bovine animals3
1
A person who has in his possession or under his control an affected or suspected animal, or a veterinary surgeon who examines any such animal shall with all practicable speed give notice of that fact to—
a
an inspector of the local authority; or
b
the F1Secretary of State.
2
Where notice under paragraph (1) of this article is given to an inspector of the local authority, he shall immediately inform the F2Secretary of State.
3
A person who has in his possession or under his charge an affected animal or a suspected animal shall detain it on the premises where it is kept until it has been examined by a veterinary inspector.