Measures on confirmation of the bluetongue virus
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10.—(1) If the Chief Veterinary Officer confirms that the bluetongue virus is circulating in England, the Secretary of State, on being satisfied on epidemiological, geographical, ecological or meteorological grounds that this is appropriate for disease control purposes, must declare an area to be a control zone.
(2) The control zone must include the infected premises, and be of such size as the Secretary of State considers appropriate for disease control purposes.
(3) No person may move an animal to or from premises in a control zone.