The Transport of Animals and Poultry (Cleansing and Disinfection) Order (Northern Ireland) 2007

Parts of the means of transport required to be cleansed

2.—(1) In the case of animals not transported in a container—

(a)the following shall be cleansed whether or not they are soiled

(i)all the inside surfaces of those parts of the means of transport in which the animals are transported, and

(ii)all parts of the means of transport to which animals may have had access during the journey, and

(b)the following shall be cleansed if they are soiled—

(i)any detachable fittings not used during the journey,

(ii)any other part of the means of transport, and

(iii)any equipment.

(2) In the case of animals transported in a container, the interior of the container shall be cleansed whether or not it is soiled, and the exterior of the container and any parts of the means of transport carrying the container shall be cleansed if they are soiled.

(3) The wheels, mudguards and wheel arches of the means of transport shall be cleansed whether or not they are soiled and whether or not the animals were transported in a container.

(4) For the purposes of Article 3, every part of a means of transport required to be cleansed shall also be disinfected.