The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) Order 2006

Measures at other premises

45.—(1) The Secretary of State must, if she suspects that highly pathogenic avian influenza or highly pathogenic avian influenza virus exists at any slaughterhouse or in any vehicle or has confirmed that it exists there—

(a) apply the measures set out in Schedule 1 to the premises of origin;

(b) apply the measures set out in Schedule 1 to premises which she considers to be suspect premises (because of their epidemiological link with the premises of origin);

(c) apply the measures set out in Schedule 2 to the premises of origin, unless she is satisfied (having considered the results of veterinary inquiries) that this is not necessary.

(2) The Secretary of State must, if she suspects that highly pathogenic avian influenza exists at any border inspection post or has confirmed that it exists there, apply the measures set out in Schedule 1 to premises which she considers to be suspect premises (because of their epidemiological link with the border inspection post).

(3) The Chief Veterinary Officer must apply measures under this article by notice to the occupier of the relevant premises.

(4) In this article, “premises of origin” means any premises from which poultry or other captive birds which may be infected were moved to the slaughterhouse or on the vehicle.