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Avian Influenza (H5N1 in Wild Birds) (England) Order 2006 (S.I. No. 3249 of 2006).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
England
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Quarantine Transport/storage Birds
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Order specifies powers of authorities and measures relative to the control of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds. This Order provides that if the Chief Veterinary Officer advises the Secretary of State that avian influenza of subtype H5N1 is present in a wild bird or a wild bird carcase, the Secretary of State must, subject to a derogation, declare a wild bird control area and a wild bird monitoring area. In the declaration of a wild bird control area or a wild bird monitoring area, the Secretary of State may impose additional measures to those set out in the Schedules to this Order.

Full text
English
Website
www.opsi.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Decision 2006/563/EC concerning certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N1 in wild birds in the Community and repealing Decision 2006/115/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Poultry products, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Quarantine, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Avian Influenza (H5N1) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2007 (S.I. No. 3303 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Transport/storage, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 2952 of 2013).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2013

Keyword: Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal by-products, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Inspection, International trade, Offences/penalties, Waste management, Organic waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Agriculture, Animals, Environment and Food etc. (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. No. 2897 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Pollution control, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX