Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002

Slaughter of TSE susceptible animals at other premises

7.—(1) Where the Department is satisfied that it is necessary to slaughter a TSE susceptible animal at premises other than a slaughterhouse a veterinary inspector shall serve a notice on the owner or person in charge of the animal –

(a) informing him of the intention to slaughter the animal; and

(b) specifying the period within which representations from the owner or person in charge of the animal may be made to the Department.

(2) After expiry of that period, the Department, after considering any representations received during this period from the owner or person in charge of the animal, shall either –

(a) withdraw the notice of intended slaughter; or

(b) serve a notice on the owner or person in charge of the animal to confirm the intended slaughter of the animal.

(3) After service of the notice confirming the intended slaughter of the animal the Department shall cause the animal to be slaughtered as soon as possible having regard to the requirements of the annual programme of monitoring referred to in Article 6 of the Community TSE Regulation.