The New Forest (Confirmation of the Byelaws of the Verderers of the New Forest) Order 2003

11.—(1) No person shall cause or allow any horse, cattle, pig or sheep belonging to him or in his charge to enter or be at large in the Forest at any time —

(a) when he knows or has reason to suspect that the animal is infected with a contagious or infectious disease; or

(b) after he has been notified in writing by the Verderers that they have reasonable grounds for suspecting that the animal is so infected; or

(c) after the Verderers, having determined that it is necessary for the purpose of preventing the spread of contagious or infectious disease in the forest, have issued a notice requiring all animals to be removed from the Forest; or

(d) when he knows or has reason to suspect, or he has been notified in writing by the Verderers that they know or have reason to suspect, that the animal is vicious, mischievous, or likely to cause injury to any person or animal or damage property; or

(e) when he knows or has reason to suspect, or he has been notified in writing by the Verderers that they know or have reason to suspect, that to allow the animal to remain in the Forest would be likely to cause it unnecessary suffering or distress.

(2) A notice under paragraph (1)(c) shall take effect subject to any provisions governing the movement of animals contained in an Order made under the Animal Health Act 1981 and, in the case of a notifiable disease, shall not be issued without the prior consent of the Divisional Veterinary Manager.