Article 13

SCHEDULE 2Measures on premises where highly pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

Killing and seizure

1.  The occupier must give all reasonable assistance to any person exercising a duty relating to the killing of poultry or other captive birds under paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Act or to the seizure of any thing under the Diseases of Animals (Seizure) Order 1993(1).

Measures to minimise the risk of spread of avian influenza to wild birds

2.  The occupier must take such action as a veterinary inspector reasonably requires to reduce the risk of the spread of avian influenza to wild birds.

Disposal of carcases and eggs

3.  The occupier must ensure that all carcases and eggs not seized or disposed of by a veterinary inspector are disposed of in accordance with a veterinary inspector’s instructions (unless he or she licenses their use for diagnosis of disease).

Tracing

4.  The occupier must give all reasonable assistance to a veterinary inspector in the tracing of any thing liable to transmit avian influenza to or from the premises.

Cleansing and disinfection

5.  The occupier must cleanse and disinfect the premises in accordance with article 66 and Schedule 3.

Restocking

6.  The occupier must not restock the premises except in accordance with article 67.