PART 3Measures following confirmation of disease

Slaughter: cleansing and disinfection of premises other than slaughterhouses and border inspection posts28

1

This article applies to any premises, other than a slaughterhouse or border inspection post, where the Secretary of State has caused the slaughter of animals under paragraph 2A or 3 of Schedule 3 to the Act and to any vehicle used to carry susceptible animals on those premises, after—

a

the disposal of all carcases from those premises in accordance with article 25; and

b

if article 27(2) applies, isolation of the items referred to that article.

2

The Secretary of State shall ensure that every building, other part of the premises, vehicle used to carry susceptible animals and any other thing or place on the premises normally used by animals which may be contaminated is cleansed and disinfected in accordance with Schedule 3.

3

The Secretary of State shall ensure that any part of the premises normally used by humans to the exclusion of animals (including a dwelling) she suspects to be contaminated is cleansed and disinfected in accordance with Schedule 3.