Amendment to Schedule 7 (measures in a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone) 11

1

Schedule 7 is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph 5—

a

the existing provision becomes sub-paragraph (1);

b

after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

2

For the purpose of this paragraph, game birds include any pheasant, partridge, grouse (or moor game), black (or heath) game or ptarmigan or ducks bred for shooting.

3

In paragraph 6, after “or eggs” insert “into or”.

4

For paragraph 7(2)(f) substitute—

f

eggs to a designated egg packing centre in disposable packaging or packaging which has been cleansed and disinfected in accordance with the instructions of a veterinary inspector or an inspector under the direction of a veterinary inspector and in accordance with biosecurity requirements specified by a veterinary inspector or an inspector under the direction of a veterinary inspector;