F1SCHEDULE 10Measures on premises where influenza of avian origin is confirmed
Killing and seizure1
The occupier of infected premises must give all reasonable assistance to any person exercising a duty under section 28 or 32 of the Act.
Measures to minimise the risk of spread of avian influenza virus to birds or mammals2
The occupier of infected premises must take such reasonable action as a veterinary inspector may direct in order to reduce the risk of spread of avian influenza virus to—
a
poultry;
b
other captive birds;
c
wild birds;
d
kept mammals;
e
wild mammals.
Disposal of carcases3
The occupier of infected or contact premises must ensure that all carcases not seized or disposed of by a veterinary inspector are disposed of in accordance with the instructions of a veterinary inspector.
Tracings4
The occupier of infected or contact premises must give all reasonable assistance to a veterinary inspector in the tracing of anything liable to transmit avian influenza virus to or from the premises.
Cleansing and disinfection5
The occupier must cleanse and disinfect the infected premises in accordance with article 66 of and Schedule 3 to this Order.
Restocking6
The occupier must not restock the premises with poultry, other captive birds or kept mammals unless—
a
cleansing and disinfection have taken place in accordance with paragraph 5; and
b
a licence to restock the premises has been issued by a veterinary inspector.
Schs. 9, 10 inserted (20.12.2023) by The Exotic Disease (Amendment) (England) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1415), arts. 1(1), 4(46)