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Transport of Animals and Poultry (Cleansing and Disinfection) Order (Northern Ireland) 2000 (S.R. No. 293 of 2001).

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
Northern Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Animal welfare Transport/storage Pests/diseases
Geographical area
Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
These Regulations come into force on 1 November 2000.
Abstract

The Order specifies that, after the transport of any hoofed animals, and domestic fowls, turkeys, geese, ducks, guinea-fowls, quails, pigeons, pheasants, partridges and ratites, the means of transport and associated equipment must be cleansed and disinfected in accordance with Schedule 1 before it is used again to transport any such animals. It also prescribes, even if this has been done, the means of transport must be cleansed and disinfected again before such animals are transported if the mea

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References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 64/432/EEC on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine.

Legislation | European Union | 1964 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Cattle, Swine, Animal health, Internal trade, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 91/628/EEC on the protection of animals during transport and amending Directives 90/425/EEC and 91/496/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 1991 | Repealed

Keyword: Animal welfare, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Transport of Animals and Poultry (Cleansing and Disinfection) Order (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. No. 279 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX