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

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

9.—(1) A person who has in his possession or under his charge any bird or bird carcase which has, or which he suspects may have, avian influenza must—

(a) immediately notify the Divisional Veterinary Officer; and

(b) take all reasonable steps to ensure that the measures in Schedule 1 are complied with.

(2) A person who examines or inspects any bird or bird carcase or who analyses any sample taken from any bird or bird carcase must immediately inform the Divisional Veterinary Officer if—

(a) he suspects the presence of avian influenza in the bird or bird carcase; or

(b) he detects evidence of antibodies to avian influenza virus in the bird or bird carcase.

(3) A person who examines or inspects any mammal or mammal carcase, or who analyses any sample taken from any mammal or mammal carcase, must immediately inform the Divisional Veterinary Officer if—

(a) he suspects the presence of influenza of avian origin in the mammal or mammal carcase; or

(b) he detects evidence of antibodies to influenza virus of avian origin in the mammal or mammal carcase.

(4) In this regulation “Divisional Veterinary Officer” means a Divisional Veterinary Officer of the Department.