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Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease (Biosecurity Guidance and Disease Control (Slaughter) Protocol) (England and Wales) Order 2003 (S.I. No. 2035 of 2003).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
England
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Poultry Slaughtering
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force on 28 August 2003.
Abstract

This Order provides that sections 6A and 32B of the Animal Health Act 1981 (as amended by the Animal Health Act 2002 c.42 and the Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease (England and Wales) Order 2003 S.I. 2003/1734) apply to avian influenza and Newcastle disease. Section 6A requires the Secretary of State to prepare guidance on appropriate biosecurity measures for diseases specified by order. Section 32B requires the Secretary of State to prepare, publish and consult on disease control (slaughter) protocols for diseases specified by order.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk