The Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007

1. Introductory Text

2. PART I INTRODUCTION

   1. 1. Citation and commencement

   2. 2. Interpretation

   3. 3. Scope of these Regulations

   4. 4. Declarations, licences, notices and designations

   5. 5. Controlled zones

3. PART II PREVENTIVE MEASURES

   1. 6. Measures to reduce the risk of the transmission of avian influenza

   2. 7. Surveillance for avian influenza

4. PART III MEASURES ON SUSPICION OF AVIAN INFLUENZA

   1. 8. Disapplication of measures to a regulated place

   2. 9. Notification procedures and precautions to be taken where avian influenza is suspected

   3. 10. Notice of restrictions where avian influenza is suspected on premises

   4. 11. Derogations from restrictions applicable at suspect premises

   5. 12. Veterinary inquiries and sampling

   6. 13. Measures to minimise the risk of the spread of avian influenza from suspect premises

   7. 14. Measures to be taken into account in respect of vehicles

   8. 15. Measures in a temporary movement restriction zone

   9. 16. Additional restrictions at suspect premises

   10. 17. Declaration of a temporary control zone

5. PART IV MEASURES ON CONFIRMATION OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA AT PREMISES OTHER THAN A REGULATED PLACE

   1. 18. Disapplication of measures to a regulated place

   2. 19. Restrictions on confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza

   3. 20. Killing of birds on premises

   4. 21. Movement of birds off premises for killing

   5. 22. Measures on special category premises

   6. 23. Tracing of meat and eggs from infected premises

   7. 24. Measures when meat and eggs have been traced

   8. 25. Veterinary inquiry at infected premises

   9. 26. Identification of contact premises

   10. 27. Restrictions at contact premises

   11. 28. Declaration of a protection, surveillance and restricted zone

   12. 29. Size of zone

   13. 30. Measures in a protection zone

   14. 31. Measures in a surveillance zone

   15. 32. Restrictions on trade in things from areas where measures have been disapplied

   16. 33. Alternative measures where avian influenza is confirmed at a hatchery or in other captive birds on special category premises

   17. 34. Measures in a restricted zone

   18. 35. Additional measures in a protection and surveillance zone

   19. 36. Ending of a protection or surveillance zone

6. PART V MEASURES ON SUSPICION OR CONFIRMATION OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA IN A REGULATED PLACE AND VEHICLE

   1. 37. Veterinary measures at a slaughterhouse

   2. 38. Veterinary inquiry where avian influenza is suspected or confirmed in a vehicle

   3. 39. Slaughter of poultry in a slaughterhouse where disease is suspected or confirmed

   4. 40. Poultry meat and by-products in a slaughterhouse where disease is suspected or confirmed

   5. 41. Measures at border inspection posts

   6. 42. Control of vehicles

   7. 43. Cleansing and disinfection of a regulated place and vehicle

   8. 44. Reintroduction of poultry and other captive birds

   9. 45. Measures at other premises and for vehicles

7. PART VI MEASURES ON CONFIRMATION OF LOW PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA

   1. 46. Measures when low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

   2. 47. Killing of poultry and other captive birds

   3. 48. Movement of eggs from premises where low pathogenic avian influenza is confirmed

   4. 49. Veterinary surveillance of poultry

   5. 50. Measures on special category premises

   6. 51. Veterinary surveillance of birds

   7. 52. Tracing of poultry and eggs

   8. 53. Identification of contact premises

   9. 54. Restrictions at contact premises

   10. 55. Declaration of a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone

   11. 56. Size of zones

   12. 57. Measures in a low pathogenic avian influenza restricted zone

8. PART VII MEASURES TO REDUCE THE RISK OF THE SPREAD OF INFLUENZA VIRUSES OF AVIAN ORIGIN TO OTHER SPECIES

   1. 58. Tests on animals at premises where avian influenza is confirmed

   2. 59. Killing of mammals

   3. 60. Movements off the premises

   4. 61. Other measures to control the spread of virus in mammals

9. PART VIII GENERAL MEASURES ON SUSPICION OR CONFIRMATION OF AVIAN INFLUENZA

   1. 62. Restrictions relating to things moved from Great Britain

   2. 63. Measures relating to slaughter and to poultry meat

   3. 64. Poultry moved to premises outside a controlled zone other than for slaughter

   4. 65. Movements to egg processing plants

   5. 66. Cleansing, disinfection and treatment

   6. 67. Restocking

   7. 68. Surveillance at restocked commercial poultry premises

   8. 69. Additional measures at restocked commercial poultry premises

   9. 70. Measures at other restocked premises

   10. 71. Designation of premises to which things may be moved

   11. 72. Records of movements authorised by licence

   12. 73. Retention and production of records

   13. 74. Change of occupation of premises under restriction

   14. 75. Killing of birds and destruction of things which may be contaminated

   15. 76. Duty of the Department to erect signs

10. PART IX INSPECTION, ENFORCEMENT, OFFENCES AND AMENDMENTS

    1. 77. Disapplication of measures

    2. 78. Veterinary investigations

    3. 79. Powers of inspectors

    4. 80. Powers of inspectors in case of default

    5. 81. Duty to provide reasonable assistance

    6. 82. Provision of information

    7. 83. Duty to comply with declarations, licences, notices and designations

    8. 84. Enforcement, offences and proceedings

    9. 85. Powers to give directions

    10. 86. Disapplication

11. Signature

12. 1. SCHEDULE 1

       MEASURES WHERE AVIAN INFLUENZA OR AVIAN INFLUENZA VIRUS IS SUSPECTED ON PREMISES

       1. 1. Record of poultry, other captive birds and mammals

       2. 2. Housing or isolation of poultry and other captive birds

       3. 3. Prohibition on the movement of poultry and other captive birds to or from the premises

       4. 4. Prohibition on the removal of other things liable to transmit avian influenza

       5. 5. Prohibition on the movement of people, animals and vehicles to or from the premises

       6. 6. Restrictions on the movement of eggs

       7. 7. Conditions for the movement of eggs

       8. 8. Prohibition on tampering with sealed consignments of eggs

       9. 9. Disinfection at entrances and exits

    2. SCHEDULE 2

       MEASURES ON PREMISES WHERE HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA IS CONFIRMED

       1. 1. Killing and seizure

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

       3. 3. Disposal of carcases and eggs

       4. 4. Tracing

       5. 5. Cleansing and disinfection

       6. 6. Restocking

    3. SCHEDULE 3

       CLEANSING AND DISINFECTION OF PREMISES OTHER THAN A REGULATED PLACE AND OF ANY THING (INCLUDING ANY VEHICLE) ON THOSE PREMISES

       1. PART I GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR CLEANSING, DISINFECTION AND TREATMENT

          1. 1. A person carrying out cleansing, disinfection and treatment (including measures...

          2. 2. A person using a disinfectant or degreasing agent must ensure...

          3. 3. A person cleansing and disinfecting must ensure that—

          4. 4. A person washing with liquids applied under pressure must avoid...

          5. 5. A person who has cleansed and disinfected part of a...

          6. 6. A person carrying out a cleansing or disinfecting procedure must...

          7. 7. A person who makes such a record must keep it...

       2. PART II SPECIFIC PROCEDURES FOR THE CLEANSING AND DISINFECTING OF INFECTED PREMISES

          1. 1. Scope of this Part

          2. 2. Cleansing and disinfection – timing

          3. 3. Cleansing and disinfection precautions

          4. 4. Preliminary cleansing and disinfecting

          5. 5. Final cleansing and disinfecting

       3. PART III DISINFECTION OF LITTER, MANURE AND SLURRY WHICH MAY BE CONTAMINATED

          1. 1. Manure and used bedding which may be contaminated must be—...

          2. 2. Slurry which may be contaminated must be stored for at...

          3. 3. Manure, litter and bedding which may be contaminated may, if...

          4. 4. The transport of such manure, litter or bedding must be...

    4. SCHEDULE 4

       MEASURES IN A PROTECTION ZONE

       1. 1. Record of visitors

       2. 2. Record of poultry

       3. 3. Record of poultry and egg movements

       4. 4. Poultry movements to be recorded

       5. 5. Scope of record keeping duties

       6. 6. Isolation of poultry and other captive birds

       7. 7. Measures where birds not housed

       8. 8. Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and mammals onto or off premises

       9. 9. Disposal of carcases

       10. 10. Biosecurity measures

       11. 11. Litter, poultry manure and slurry

       12. 12. Gatherings of poultry

       13. 13. Release of game

       14. 14. Restrictions on the movement of poultry, eggs, poultry meat and carcases

       15. 15. Transport by road and rail

       16. 16. Movements which may be licenced by the Department

       17. 17. Requirements for the movement of poultry from premises in the zone to a designated slaughterhouse

       18. 18. Requirements for the movement of poultry meat from poultry sent to a designated slaughterhouse from premises within the zone

       19. 19. Requirements for the movement of poultry to a designated slaughterhouse within the zone from premises outside the zone

       20. 20. Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs produced in the zone or from eggs which had contact with such eggs

       21. 21. Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs originating outside the zone

       22. 22. Requirements for the movement of ready-to-lay poultry

       23. 23. Requirements for the movement of hatching eggs from the zone to a designated hatchery or to designated premises for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes

       24. 24. Requirements for the movement of eggs to an egg packing centre

       25. 25. Requirements at a slaughterhouse

       26. 26. Requirements for poultry meat from the zone

       27. 27. Requirements for poultry meat from outside the zone

       28. 28. Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles carrying any thing which may be contaminated

       29. 29. Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles

       30. 30. Access to prohibited places

    5. SCHEDULE 5

       MEASURES IN A SURVEILLANCE ZONE

       1. 1. Record of visitors

       2. 2. Record of poultry

       3. 3. Record of poultry movements

       4. 4. Poultry movements to be recorded

       5. 5. Scope of record keeping duties

       6. 6. Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and mammals onto or off premises

       7. 7. Biosecurity measures

       8. 8. Litter, poultry manure and slurry

       9. 9. Gatherings of poultry

       10. 10. Release of game

       11. 11. Restrictions on the movement of poultry and eggs within the zone

       12. 12. Wholesale and retail distribution of eggs within the zone

       13. 13. Biosecurity measures

       14. 14. Movement of poultry to a designated slaughterhouse

       15. 15. Restrictions on the movement of poultry and eggs out of the zone

       16. 16. Wholesale and retail distribution of table eggs

       17. 17. Requirements for the movement of poultry from premises in the zone to a designated slaughterhouse

       18. 18. Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs produced within the protection or surveillance zone or from eggs which have had contact with such eggs

       19. 19. Requirements for the movement of day-old chicks hatched from eggs originating outside the protection and surveillance zones

       20. 20. Requirements for the movement of hatching eggs from the zone to a designated hatchery, or to designated premises for use for scientific, diagnostic or pharmaceutical purposes

       21. 21. Requirements for the movement of eggs to an egg packing centre

       22. 22. Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles carrying any thing which may be contaminated

       23. 23. Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles

    6. SCHEDULE 6

       MEASURES WHEN LOW PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA IS CONFIRMED

       1. PART I MEASURES ON PREMISES WHERE LOW PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA IS CONFIRMED

          1. 1. Record of poultry, other captive birds and mammals

          2. 2. Housing or isolation of poultry and other captive birds

          3. 3. Prohibition on movement of poultry and other captive birds to or from the premises

          4. 4. Movement of poultry to a designated slaughterhouse

          5. 5. Duty not to tamper with or remove seal on vehicles transporting poultry

          6. 6. Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles transporting any bird or thing which may be contaminated

          7. 7. Prohibition on the movement of people, animals, vehicles and equipment to or from premises

          8. 8. Disposal of carcases

          9. 9. Restrictions in relation to eggs

          10. 10. Hatching eggs on special category premises

          11. 11. Tracing

          12. 12. Manure, slurry and bedding

          13. 13. Cleansing and disinfection

          14. 14. Other material which may be contaminated

          15. 15. Killing and seizure

          16. 16. Restriction on the movement of eggs

          17. 17. Disinfection at entrances and exits

       2. PART II CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE DEPARTMENT BEFORE PERMITTING MOVEMENTS FROM PREMISES WHERE LOW PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA HAS BEEN CONFIRMED

    7. SCHEDULE 7

       MEASURES IN A LOW PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA RESTRICTED ZONE

       1. 1. Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and mammals from or to premises

       2. 2. Biosecurity measures

       3. 3. Litter, poultry manure and slurry

       4. 4. Gatherings of poultry

       5. 5. Release of game

       6. 6. Restrictions on the movement of poultry, other captive birds and eggs within the zone

       7. 7. Restrictions on the movement of poultry and eggs out of the zone

       8. 8. Wholesale and retail distribution of eggs

       9. 9. Carcases

       10. 10. Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles

13. Explanatory Note