Control of infection from other animals
15.—(1) Where a veterinary inspector reasonably believes that an animal kept on any premises is, or may be, infected with tuberculosis, that inspector may by notice in writing served on the occupier of such premises, require such person to keep the animal under control in such manner as may be specified in the notice or to confine it to such part of the premises as may be so specified.
(2) A notice served under paragraph (1) in respect of an animal kept on any premises shall remain in force until such time as the animal dies or it is withdrawn by a further notice in writing served by a veterinary inspector on the occupier of such premises.
(3) For the purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2), “animal” means any kind of mammal except man.