PART 3Measures on suspicion of avian influenza

Veterinary inquiries and sampling12

F31

The Secretary of State must ensure that a veterinary inquiry is started at a suspect premises as soon as reasonably practicable if he suspects—

a

that poultry, other captive birds or kept mammals on the premises—

i

are infected with avian influenza virus; or

ii

have been moved to those premises from premises where avian influenza or influenza of avian origin is suspected or has been confirmed; or

b

that infection may have been present on the premises in the preceding 56 days.

2

If the Secretary of State has authorised a veterinary inspector or another veterinary surgeon to take samples from poultry F4, other captive birds or kept mammals on premises other than suspect premises or other than for the purposes of the veterinary inquiry referred to in paragraph (1), he must direct by notice to the occupier of the premises F5which of the measures in Schedule 1 F6or Schedule 9 apply to the premises.

F13

The Secretary of State must ensure that any veterinary inquiry conducted under paragraph (1) or (2) is conducted in accordance with the procedures set out in the diagnostic manual.

F24

A veterinary inquiry under paragraph (1) conducted at premises where mammals are kept may be carried out whether or not—

a

poultry or other captive birds are kept on the premises; or

b

avian influenza virus is present or has been present on the premises in the preceding 56 days.