SCHEDULE 3Cleansing and disinfection of premises other than regulated places and of any thing (including any vehicle) on those premises

Part 3Disinfection of contaminated litter, manure and slurry

14.  Manure and used bedding must—

(a)be steam treated at a temperature of at least 70°C;

(b)be destroyed by burning;

(c)be buried deep enough to prevent access by wild birds and animals; or

(d)be stacked to heat, sprayed with disinfectant and left for at least 42 days.

15.  Slurry must be stored for at least 60 days after the last addition of infectious material unless (in the case of slurry which has been treated in accordance with a veterinary inspector’s instructions) a veterinary inspector authorises a shorter storage period.

16.  Manure, litter and bedding which may be contaminated may, if licensed by a veterinary inspector, be moved to—

(a)a treatment plant carrying out procedures for the destruction of avian influenza virus;

(b)storage prior to destruction; or

(c)such other place as the veterinary inspector may license.

17.  The transport of such manure, litter or bedding must be in closed, leak-proof vehicles or containers and in accordance with a veterinary inspector’s instructions.