Diseases of Animals (Modification) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997 (S.R. No. 181 of 1997). Country/Territory United Kingdom Territorial subdivision Northern Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Slaughtering Liability/compensation Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Order amends the Diseases of Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 in Part II of Schedule 2 by substituting the definition of “herd” (of bovine animals). Part II concerns compensation for slaughter of animals and poultry. Where the animals slaughtered as a result of being exposed to the infection of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy represent more than ten percent of a herd, enhanced compensation is payable. Full text English Website www.opsi.gov.uk References - Legislation Amends Diseases of Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. No. 1115 (N.I. 22)). Legislation | United Kingdom | 1981 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal welfare, Drugs, Inspection, International trade, Poultry, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX