The Animal Gatherings (England) Order 2003

Interpretation

2.  In this Order—

“animals” means cattle (excluding bison and yak), deer, goats, sheep and pigs;

“animal area” has the meaning given in article 4(3)(c);

“animal gathering” means an occasion at which animals are brought together for—

(a)

a sale, show or exhibition;

(b)

onward consignment within Great Britain for further rearing, finishing or slaughter;

(c)

inspection to confirm the animals possess specific breed characteristics;

“approved disinfectant” means a disinfectant approved under the Diseases of Animals (Approved Disinfectants) Order 1978(1) at the concentration required under that Order for “General Orders”; and

“equipment” includes pens and hurdles.

(1)

S.I. 1978/32 as amended by S.I. 1999/919 and S.I. 2000/3195 and, as regards England, S.I. 2001/608.