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

PART 1Introduction

1Title, application and commencement

2Interpretation

3Scope of the Act and of this Order

4Declarations, licences, notices and designations under this Order

5Controlled zones

PART 2Preventive measures

6Measures to reduce the risk of transmission of avian influenza

7Surveillance for avian influenza

PART 3Measures on suspicion of avian influenza

8Disapplication of measures to regulated places

9Notification procedures and precautions to be taken where avian influenza is suspected

10Notice of restrictions where avian influenza is suspected on premises

11Derogations from restrictions applicable at suspect premises

12Veterinary inquiries and sampling

13Measures to minimise the risk of the spread of avian influenza from suspect premises

14Restrictions where avian influenza is suspected in transit

15Measures in a temporary movement restriction zone

16Additional restrictions at suspect premises

17Declaration of a temporary control zone around the suspect premises

PART 4Measures on confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza at premises other than regulated places

18Disapplication of measures to regulated places

19Restrictions on confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza

20Killing of birds on premises

21Movement of birds off premises for killing

22Measures on special category premises

23Tracing of meat and eggs from infected premises

24Measures when meat and eggs have been traced

25Veterinary inquiry at infected premises

26Identification of contact premises

27Restrictions at contact premises

28Declaration of protection, surveillance and restricted zones

29Size of zones

30Measures in protection zones

31Measures in surveillance zones

32Restrictions on trade in things from areas where measures have been disapplied

33Alternative measures where avian influenza is confirmed at a hatchery or in other captive birds on special category premises

34Measures in restricted zones

35Additional measures in protection, surveillance and restricted zones

36Ending of protection, surveillance and restricted zones

PART 5Measures on suspicion or confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza in regulated places and vehicles

37Veterinary measures at slaughterhouses

38Veterinary measures where avian influenza is suspected or confirmed in vehicles

39Killing of birds in slaughterhouses where disease is suspected or confirmed

40Poultry meat and by-products in slaughterhouses where disease is suspected or confirmed

41Measures at border inspection posts

42Measures if avian influenza is suspected or confirmed in a vehicle

43Cleansing and disinfection of regulated places and vehicles

44Reintroduction of poultry and other captive birds

45Measures at other premises

PART 6Measures on confirmation of low pathogenic avian influenza

46Measures when low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

47Killing of poultry and other captive birds

48Movement of eggs from premises where low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

49Veterinary surveillance of poultry

50Measures on special category premises

51Veterinary surveillance of birds

52Tracing of poultry and eggs

53Identification of contact premises

54Restrictions at contact premises

55Declaration of a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone

56Size of zones

57Measures in low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zones

PART 7Measures to reduce the risk of the spread of influenza viruses of avian origin to other species

58Tests on animals at premises where avian influenza is confirmed

59Killing of mammals

60Movements off the premises

61Measures at other premises

62Additional measures to control the spread of virus in mammals

PART 8General measures on suspicion or confirmation of avian influenza

63Treatment, labelling and movement of meat from poultry from a protection zone

64Poultry moved to premises outside controlled zones other than for slaughter

65Movements to egg processing plants

66Cleansing, disinfection and treatment

68Surveillance at restocked commercial poultry premises

69Additional measures at restocked commercial poultry premises

70Measures at other restocked premises

71Designation of premises to which things may be moved

72Duty to provide reasonable assistance

73Provision of information

74Records of movements authorised by general licence

75Retention and production of records

76Duty to comply with declarations, licences and notices

77Costs of compliance

78Killing of birds and destruction of things which may be contaminated

79Duty of the local authority to erect signs

PART 9Inspection, enforcement, offences, amendments and revocations

80Redirection of mammals, birds and eggs in transit

81Veterinary investigations

82Inspection of vehicles

83General powers of inspectors

84Powers of inspectors in case of default

85Offences by bodies corporate

86Ignorance of restriction or requirement

88Revocations and amendments

SCHEDULE 1Measures where avian influenza or avian influenza virus is suspected on premises

1Record of poultry, other captive birds and mammals

2Housing or isolation of poultry and other captive birds

3Prohibition on movement of poultry and other captive birds to and from the premises

4Prohibition on the removal of other things liable to transmit avian influenza

5Prohibition on movement of people, animals and vehicles to and from the premises

6Restrictions on the movement of eggs

7Any person moving eggs under paragraph 6(a) must ensure that—...

8No person is to tamper with a seal attached under...

9Disinfection at entrances and exits

SCHEDULE 2Measures on premises where highly pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

1Killing and seizure

2Measures to minimise the risk of spread of avian influenza to wild birds

3Disposal of carcases and eggs

5Cleansing and disinfection

SCHEDULE 3Cleansing and disinfection of premises other than regulated places and of any thing (including any vehicle) on those premises

Part 1General procedures for cleansing, disinfection and treatment

1Any person carrying out cleansing, disinfection and treatment (including measures...

2Any person using a disinfectant or degreasing agent under this...

3A person cleansing and disinfecting under this Order must ensure...

4A person washing with liquids applied under pressure must avoid...

5A person who has cleansed and disinfected part of any...

6A person carrying out a cleansing or disinfecting procedure must...

7A person who makes such a record must keep it...

Part 2Specific procedures for the cleansing and disinfecting of infected premises

8This Part applies to the cleansing and disinfecting of infected...

9Preliminary cleansing and disinfecting

10A person carrying out a cleansing or disinfection procedure must...

11Following killing— (a) carcases must be sprayed with disinfectant;

12Final cleansing and disinfecting

13All surfaces must be subjected to the following procedures—

Part 3Disinfection of contaminated litter, manure and slurry

14Manure and used bedding must— (a) be steam treated at...

15Slurry must be stored for at least 60 days after...

16Manure, litter and bedding which may be contaminated may, if...

17The transport of such manure, litter or bedding must be...

SCHEDULE 4Measures in a protection zone

1Record keeping and duty to inform the National Assembly of birds' change in health

2The occupier of any premises must make a record of...

3Every person who is engaged in the transport or marketing...

4The records referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 above...

5Paragraphs 1 and 3 do not apply to—

6Isolation of poultry and other captive birds

7If birds are kept isolated but not housed, the occupier...

8Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and mammals onto and off premises

9Disposal of carcases

10Biosecurity measures

11Litter, poultry manure and slurry

12Gatherings of poultry

13Release of game

14Restrictions on the movement of birds, eggs, poultry meat and carcases

15Poultry and eggs may be transported through the zone on...

16The movements referred to in paragraph 14(a) are the following—...

17Requirements for the movement of poultry from premises in the zone for immediate slaughter at a slaughterhouse

18Requirements for the movement of poultry meat from poultry sent to a designated slaughterhouse from premises within the zone

19Requirements for the movement of poultry to a designated slaughterhouse within the zone from premises outside the zone

20Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs produced in the zone or from eggs which had contact with such eggs

21Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs originating outside the zone

22Requirements for the movement of ready-to-lay poultry

23Requirements for the movement of hatching eggs from the zone to a designated hatchery or a designated laboratory or institute for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes

24Requirements for the movement of table eggs to a packing centre

25Requirements at slaughterhouses

26Requirements for poultry meat

27Poultry meat from poultry originating outside the zone is subject...

28Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles

29A person who enters or leaves premises by vehicle must...

30Access to prohibited places

SCHEDULE 5Measures in Surveillance Zones

1Record keeping and duty to inform the National Assembly of birds' change in health

2The occupier of any premises must make a record of...

3Every person who is engaged in the transport or marketing...

4The records referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 above...

5Paragraphs 1 and 3 do not apply to—

6Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and mammals onto and off premises

7Biosecurity measures

8Litter, poultry manure and slurry

9Gatherings of poultry

10Release of game

11Restrictions on the movement of poultry and eggs within the zone

12Paragraph 11 does not apply to the retail distribution of...

13A veterinary inspector must not grant a licence under paragraph...

14A veterinary inspector may license the movement of poultry from...

15Restrictions on the movement of poultry and eggs out of the zone

16Paragraph 15 does not apply to the retail distribution of...

17Requirements for the movement of poultry from premises in the zone for immediate slaughter at a designated slaughterhouse

18Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs produced within the surveillance zone or from eggs which have had contact with such eggs

19Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs originating outside the protection and surveillance zones

20Requirements for the movement of hatching eggs from the zone to a designated hatchery, or to a designated laboratory or institute for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes

21Requirements for the movement of table eggs to a packing centre

22Requirements for the movement of table eggs to premises for the manufacture of egg products

23Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles

24A person who enters or leaves premises by vehicle must...

SCHEDULE 6Measures when low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

PART 1Measures on premises where low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

1Record of poultry, other captive birds and mammals

2Housing or isolation of poultry and other captive birds

3Prohibition on movement of poultry and other captive birds to and from the premises

4Movement of poultry to a slaughterhouse

5No person is to remove the seal on a vehicle...

6A person who transports any bird or any thing which...

7Prohibition on the movement of people, animals, vehicles and equipment to and from premises

8Disposal of carcases

9Disposal of hatching eggs

10A veterinary inspector may direct, on special category premises, that...

11Tracing of hatching eggs and of poultry from such eggs

12Manure, slurry and bedding

13Cleansing and disinfection

14Other material which may be contaminated

15Killing and seizure

16Restrictions on the movement of eggs

17Disinfection at entrances and exits

PART 2Criteria to be considered by the National Assembly before permitting movements from premises where low pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed

18The following are the criteria to be considered by the...

SCHEDULE 7Measures in a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone

1Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and mammals onto and off premises

2Biosecurity measures

3Litter, poultry manure and slurry

4Gatherings of poultry

5Release of game

6Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and eggs within the zone

7Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and eggs out of the zone

8Paragraphs 6 and 7 do not apply to the retail...

10Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles

2006 No. 1762 (W. 184)

ANIMALS, WALESANIMAL HEALTH, WALES

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

Made5 July 2006

Coming into force6 July 2006

The National Assembly for Wales, in exercise of the powers conferred upon it by sections 1, 7(1), 7(2), 8(1), 11, 13, 15(5), 17(1), 23, 25, 28, 32(2), 35(1), 35(3), 38(1), 65A(3), 83(2), 87(2) and (5)(a) and 88(4) of the Animal Health Act 19811, makes the following Order: